Croft Court is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 6UQ is located in the Springfield North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croft Court, Chelmsford, CM1 6UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 6YX, CM1 6UG, CM1 6UX, CM1 6UU, CM1 6YU, CM1 6UY, CM1 6YT, CM1 6SS, CM1 6SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM1 6UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM1 6UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 30.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 58.3% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 5.7% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 58.7% | 58% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 6UQ this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 8.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 22.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 31.9% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95% | 86.5% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 94% | 85.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 86.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.2% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Court was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Springfield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croft Court has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North and the 87th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Croft Court, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2024-09-13 | £420,523 |
| 17 Croft Court, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-21 | £398,807 |
| 23 Croft Court, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2020-12-21 | £496,816 |
| 7 Croft Court, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-03-27 | £423,333 |
| 21 Croft Court, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-11-12 | £374,316 |
CM1 6UQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 156 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 5,186 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 | 626 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 | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tyrrells School Tavistock Road , Springfield CM1 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 3,243 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 | 4,655 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 | 265 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 | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Community Centre | Springfield Community Centre, 17 Centenary Way | 269 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Centenary Way, Springfield | 291 yd | |
| Springfield Cafe Ltd | Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way | 862 yd | |
| Heavensent | Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners | The Gardeners, Forsythia Close | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 9 Centenary Way, Springfield | 267 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips Chicken Punk | 5 Centenary Way, Springfield | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 - 5 Clematis Tye, Springfield | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Park School ARMISTICE AVENUE | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Springfield Primary School FORSYTHIA CLOSE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Springfield Parish Centre ST. AUGUSTINES WAY | 869 yd | |
| New Bowers Way New Bowers Way | grass pitches | 880 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.