Swans Pasture is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 6AF is located in the The Lawns electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swans Pasture, Chelmsford, CM1 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 7QD, CM1 6TU, CM1 7QB, CM1 7PU, CM1 7QW, CM1 7QL, CM1 6PS, CM1 6TW, CM1 6TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 6AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 53.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 44.7% | -11.5% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 57.7% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 38.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 87.1% | 81% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 85.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 85% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 11.3% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swans Pasture was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the Springfield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swans Pasture has the 14th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North and the 179th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Swans Pasture, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-08-14 | £455,448 |
| 10 Swans Pasture, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2015-01-16 | £682,961 |
| 1 Swans Pasture, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-10-27 | £622,358 |
| 5 Swans Pasture, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2011-10-20 | £729,776 |
| 4 Swans Pasture, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-09-15 | £473,881 |
CM1 6AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tyrrells School Tavistock Road , Springfield CM1 6JN | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Beardsley Drive , North Springfield CM1 6ZQ | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee At The Close | 10 Meon Close, Chelmsford | 392 yd | |
| Springfield Cafe Ltd | Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way | 944 yd | |
| Heavensent | Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners | The Gardeners, Forsythia Close | 709 yd | |
| The Two Saxons P.H. | Two Saxons PH, 64 Bodmin Road | 817 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Hall, Saxon Way | 947 yd | |
| The Tulip P H | The Tulip, Church Lane | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 41 Bodmin Road, Chelmsford | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 - 5 Clematis Tye, Springfield | 680 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 14 Torquay Road, Chelmsford | 703 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 47-49 Main Road, Broomfield | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boswells School BURNHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Springfield Hall Park SPRINGFIELD HALL PARK SPRINGFIELD HALL PARK ARUN CLOSE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Springfield Primary School FORSYTHIA CLOSE | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| New Bowers Way New Bowers Way | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Springfield Parish Centre ST. AUGUSTINES WAY | 949 yd | |
| Pollards Meadow (Closed) Church Lane | grass pitches | 949 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.