Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 6GQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 6GQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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	57.9%	55.6%	-2.3%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	42.1%	44.4%	2.3%	49.0%	-4.6%

Partnership Status

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	23.8%	39.6%	15.8%	37.9%	1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	33.6%	18.7%	-14.9%	44.2%	-25.5%
Separated	5.6%	2.2%	-3.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	14%	22.4%	8.4%	9.1%	13.3%
Widowed	23.1%	17.2%	-5.9%	6.1%	11.1%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.6%	37.5%	7.9%	48.4%	-10.9%
Good health	28.9%	31.9%	3.0%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	28.9%	22.9%	-6.0%	12.7%	10.2%
Bad health	10.7%	4.9%	-5.8%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	41.3%	25.4%	-15.9%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	11.9%	0.7%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	14.9%	3.0%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.5%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.6%	11.9%	6.3%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	21%	28.4%	7.4%	33.8%	-5.4%
Other	5.6%	3%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.3%
Black African	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	93.1%	95.1%	2.0%	81.4%	13.7%
Arab	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	93.7%	1.9%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	0%	2.8%	2.8%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	94.3%	3.7%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	0%	-5.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.7%	76.7%	-1.0%
Ireland	3.6%	0.6%	3.0%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	19.3%	13.5%	5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.3%	37.2%	5.1%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Beardsley Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beardsley Drive was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Springfield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Beardsley Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North and the 81st lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CM1 6GQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beardsley Drive are based on 319 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chelmsford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 6GQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM1 6GQ

Average Price
£302,525

Semi-Detached
£347,275

Terraced
£250,918

Detached
£473,720

Flats/Maisonettes
£167,232

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beardsley Drive

Average Price
£372,665

Semi-Detached
£410,119

Terraced
£290,013

Detached
£501,015

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,577

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beardsley DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2025-07-25	£488,504
20 Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-03-25	£244,258
15 Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£161,000	2024-09-06	£170,266
2 Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2023-09-26	£446,854
37 Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2022-09-27	£409,911

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM1 6GQ

Employment

CM1 6GQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CM1 6GQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	52
Full-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	11
Part-Time Employee	10
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Human health and social work activities	7
Education	6
Construction	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Other	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX	4out of 4	3,148 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB	3out of 4	4,542 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW	2out of 4	190 yd	Community 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	243 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP	3out of 4	897 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Tyrrells School Tavistock Road , Springfield CM1 6JN	4out of 4	923 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP	4out of 4	934 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY	3out of 4	725 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW	4out of 4	2,554 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS	3out of 4	2,621 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX	4out of 4	2,977 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER	3out of 4	3,178 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ	- not rated	4,183 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT	- not rated	854 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ	- not rated	1,407 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS	- not rated	1,677 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ	- not rated	2,294 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB	4out of 4	2,876 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP	- not rated	3,185 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Springfield Cafe Ltd	Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way	247 yd
Heavensent	Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way	247 yd
Costa Coffee	1 Centenary Way, Springfield	873 yd
Beaulieu Community Centre	Springfield Community Centre, 17 Centenary Way	899 yd
23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks	Starbucks, Unit 1	945 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Gardeners	The Gardeners, Forsythia Close		425 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taste Of China	13 Havengore, Chelmsford	638 yd
Frydays	11 Havengore, Chelmsford	638 yd
Dominos Pizza	9 Centenary Way, Springfield	866 yd
Churchills Fish And Chips Chicken Punk	5 Centenary Way, Springfield	869 yd
China Garden	41 Bodmin Road, Chelmsford	911 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	3 - 5 Clematis Tye, Springfield	499 yd
The Co-operative	15 Havengore, Chelmsford	638 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Aldi, 471 Springfield Road	1,002 yd
Sainsburys	2 White Hart Lane, Springfield	1,031 yd
The Co-operative	14 Torquay Road, Chelmsford	1,062 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Springfield Parish Centre ST. AUGUSTINES WAY		250 yd
New Bowers Way New Bowers Way	grass pitches	300 yd
Springfield Primary School FORSYTHIA CLOSE	grass pitches	328 yd
Beaulieu Park Oak Lodge Tye	grass pitches	707 yd
Boswells School BURNHAM ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	803 yd
Beaulieu Park School ARMISTICE AVENUE	grass pitches	878 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.