Lupin Drive is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 6YJ 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 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 6YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 6YW, CM1 6FH, CM1 6YL, CM1 6YN, CM1 6FJ, CM1 6FS, CM1 6FY, CM1 6FT, CM1 6XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 6YJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6YJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 42.1% | 47.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 42.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 (91.6%) 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 | 59.3% | 59.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6YJ this area, 7.4% 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 | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 13.7% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 26% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 29.4% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.5% | 84.5% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 80.7% 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% | 80.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 80.4% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lupin Drive was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% higher than the Springfield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lupin Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North and the 150th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-23 | £363,934 |
| 17 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2024-08-01 | £163,702 |
| 31 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-05-03 | £194,196 |
| 23 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-11-24 | £121,860 |
| 15 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-21 | £187,477 |
CM1 6YJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CM1 6YJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,195 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 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | 2out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tyrrells School Tavistock Road , Springfield CM1 6JN | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 4out of 4 | 746 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 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,383 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 | 3,867 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 | 1,198 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 | 1,993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 3,494 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 | 170 yd | |
| Heavensent | Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustines Way | 170 yd | |
| The Mace Playce Ltd | Mace Playce Ltd, Unit 3 | 807 yd | |
| Coffee Squared Limited | 61 Centenary Way, Springfield | 865 yd | |
| Greenhouse Cafe Chelmsford | Longacres Garden Centre, Homelands Retail Park | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners | The Gardeners, Forsythia Close | 595 yd | |
| The Endeavour | 351 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 843 yd | |
| The Plough Harvester | 306 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 855 yd | |
| The Two Saxons P.H. | Two Saxons PH, 64 Bodmin Road | 858 yd | |
| Springfield Cricket Club | Timsons Lane, Chelmsford | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 13 Havengore, Chelmsford | 289 yd | |
| Frydays | 11 Havengore, Chelmsford | 289 yd | |
| China Garden | 41 Bodmin Road, Chelmsford | 667 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 2, Springfield Services | 929 yd | |
| Gourmet Express | Unit 4, Oyster Place | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 15 Havengore, Chelmsford | 289 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, 471 Springfield Road | 662 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 - 5 Clematis Tye, Springfield | 678 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 14 Torquay Road, Chelmsford | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Parish Centre ST. AUGUSTINES WAY | 163 yd | |
| New Bowers Way New Bowers Way | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Springfield Primary School FORSYTHIA CLOSE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Boswells School BURNHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Beaulieu Park Oak Lodge Tye | grass pitches | 818 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 | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.