Daffodil Way is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 6XB 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 Daffodil Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 6XA, CM1 6XD, CM1 6XE, CM1 6XF, CM1 6FL, CM1 6XG, CM1 6UU, CM1 6XQ, CM1 6ZG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 6XB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 47.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 52.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 33.3% | 38.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 45.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 57.3% | 51.4% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 9.2% | 14.8% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 19% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 18.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 29.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.1% | 85.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.4% | 88% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Daffodil Way was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Springfield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Daffodil Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Daffodil Way, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-10-10 | £415,000 |
| 41 Daffodil Way, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-12 | £291,342 |
| 22 Daffodil Way, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-11-03 | £411,250 |
| 21 Daffodil Way, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-03-09 | £386,404 |
| 1 Daffodil Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £544,000 | 2021-11-25 | £596,229 |
CM1 6XB 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,854 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 | 292 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 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tyrrells School Tavistock Road , Springfield CM1 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,160 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 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 3,034 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 | 4,372 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 | 549 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 | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 2,818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Cafe Ltd | Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way | 527 yd | |
| Heavensent | Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way | 527 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Centenary Way, Springfield | 572 yd | |
| Beaulieu Community Centre | Springfield Community Centre, 17 Centenary Way | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners | The Gardeners, Forsythia Close | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 9 Centenary Way, Springfield | 558 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips Chicken Punk | 5 Centenary Way, Springfield | 564 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 13 Havengore, Chelmsford | 957 yd | |
| Frydays | 11 Havengore, Chelmsford | 957 yd | |
| China Garden | 41 Bodmin Road, Chelmsford | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 - 5 Clematis Tye, Springfield | 304 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 15 Havengore, Chelmsford | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School FORSYTHIA CLOSE | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Springfield Parish Centre ST. AUGUSTINES WAY | 534 yd | |
| Beaulieu Park School ARMISTICE AVENUE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| New Bowers Way New Bowers Way | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Boswells School BURNHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Beaulieu Park Oak Lodge Tye | grass pitches | 958 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.