Carnation Close is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 6XR 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 Carnation Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 6YQ, CM1 6YH, CM1 6YG, CM1 6XY, CM1 6XX, CM1 6XS, CM1 6XU, CM1 6XT, CM1 6XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 6XR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 6XR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 34.2% | 34.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 51.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 55.7% | 59.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.1% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6XR this area, 8.1% 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 | 12.2% | 8.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.2% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 17% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 21.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 33.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.9% | 79.7% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 91.7% | 82.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 82.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carnation Close was 112.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.3% higher than the Springfield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carnation Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North and the 89th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Carnation Close, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2025-06-30 | £382,837 |
| 9 Carnation Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2024-08-28 | £426,900 |
| 2 Carnation Close, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-05-25 | £475,899 |
| 4 Carnation Close, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2019-11-01 | £371,175 |
| 13 Carnation Close, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2019-07-24 | £337,736 |
CM1 6XR 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Beardsley Drive , North Springfield CM1 6ZQ | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tyrrells School Tavistock Road , Springfield CM1 6JN | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 975 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 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,688 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 | 3,851 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 | 1,411 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 | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 473 yd | |
| Heavensent | Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way | 473 yd | |
| The Mace Playce Ltd | Mace Playce Ltd, Unit 3 | 500 yd | |
| Greenhouse Cafe Chelmsford | Longacres Garden Centre, Homelands Retail Park | 612 yd | |
| Jump Street | 12 - 13 Richmond Road, Springfield | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Harvester | 306 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 750 yd | |
| The Endeavour | 351 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 756 yd | |
| Gardeners | The Gardeners, Forsythia Close | 896 yd | |
| Springfield Cricket Club | Timsons Lane, Chelmsford | 924 yd | |
| The Two Saxons P.H. | Two Saxons PH, 64 Bodmin Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 13 Havengore, Chelmsford | 301 yd | |
| Frydays | 11 Havengore, Chelmsford | 301 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 2, Springfield Services | 719 yd | |
| Gourmet Express | Unit 4, Oyster Place | 754 yd | |
| China Garden | 41 Bodmin Road, Chelmsford | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 15 Havengore, Chelmsford | 301 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, 471 Springfield Road | 482 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 - 5 Clematis Tye, Springfield | 980 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 14 Torquay Road, Chelmsford | 984 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 2 White Hart Lane, Springfield | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Parish Centre ST. AUGUSTINES WAY | 465 yd | |
| New Bowers Way New Bowers Way | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Beaulieu Park Oak Lodge Tye | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Springfield Primary School FORSYTHIA CLOSE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Boswells School BURNHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Coronation Park Timsons Lane | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.