Armistice Avenue is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 6DS is located in the Springfield North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 2019-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 6DP, CM1 6AY, CM1 6BW, CM1 6DL, CM1 6BU, CM1 6BQ, CM1 6AX, CM1 6BY, CM1 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 6DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.2% | 54.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM1 6DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.8% | 54.3% | 31.5% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 38% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 5.7% | -7.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 15% | 0% | -15.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 40.8% | 67.1% | 26.3% | 48.4% | 18.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 3.6% | -15.3% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around CM1 6DS this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 6.1% | -29.3% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 7.3% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 20% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 49.8% | 33.8% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 8.9% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97% | 68.6% | -28.4% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 96.6% | 78.9% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 10% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 78.5% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 8% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armistice Avenue was 110.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.6% higher than the Springfield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Armistice Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North and the 91st highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2025-08-29 | £197,394 |
| 169 Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-04-25 | £243,644 |
| 189 Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2023-11-24 | £373,912 |
| 171 Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-05-09 | £265,041 |
| 177 Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-30 | £269,023 |
CM1 6DS 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 | 138 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 3,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | 2out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield Primary School School Lane , Broomfield CM1 7DN | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Beardsley Drive , North Springfield CM1 6ZQ | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 3,584 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 | 5,192 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 | 833 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Bowling And Social Club | Channels Drive, Broomfield | 489 yd | |
| Beaulieu Community Centre | Springfield Community Centre, 17 Centenary Way | 766 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Centenary Way, Springfield | 832 yd | |
| Marlborough Highways | McDonald Highway Services, 7 Eagle Way | 965 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, 5 Eagle Way | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 9 Centenary Way, Springfield | 816 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips Chicken Punk | 5 Centenary Way, Springfield | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon Indoor Bowls Club CHANNELS DRIVE | indoor bowls | 492 yd |
| Beaulieu Park School ARMISTICE AVENUE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Broomfield Football Club MILL LANE | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Broomfield Cricket Club BROOMFIELD CRICKET CLUB BROOMFIELD CRICKET CLUB MILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 308.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 270.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.