Parsonage Close is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 7DZ is located in the Broomfield and The Walthams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parsonage Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 7ZT, CM1 7DS, CM1 7DR, CM1 7DW, CM1 7DT, CM1 7DP, CM1 7DU, CM1 7DY, CM1 7DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM1 7DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 7DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 23.1% | 27.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 55.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 52.7% | 58.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.3% | 12% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 13.7% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 39% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 86.9% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 95.4% | 88.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsonage Close was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Broomfield and The Walthams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parsonage Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Broomfield and The Walthams and the 144th 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 risen by about 7.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Parsonage Close, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-03-10 | £598,566 |
| 4 Parsonage Close, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2016-09-30 | £796,359 |
| 4 Parsonage Close, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2016-09-30 | £723,093 |
| 3 Parsonage Close, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2015-04-23 | £702,797 |
| 2 Parsonage Close, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2014-12-18 | £724,625 |
CM1 7DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM1 7DZ 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 | 166 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Primary School School Lane , Broomfield CM1 7DN | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Dickens Place , Copperfield Road CM1 4UU | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,812 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 | 4,660 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 | 2,444 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS | - not rated | 3,447 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Dementia Care | Broomfield Community Centre, 158 Main Road | 468 yd | |
| Broomfield Village Hall | Broomfield Community Centre, 158 Main Road | 468 yd | |
| Cheerful Chai | Angel Pavilion, Main Road | 509 yd | |
| Jaynes Before And After School Club | Broomfield Methodist Church, 124 Main Road | 620 yd | |
| Broomfield FC Services Ltd | Mill Lane, Broomfield | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | 160 Main Road, Broomfield | 468 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 295 Main Road | 528 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Hall, Saxon Way | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Express | 161 Main Road, Broomfield | 506 yd | |
| Suraya | Suraya Indian Takeaway, 159 Main Road | 525 yd | |
| Mozza Pizza | 163 Main Road, Broomfield | 525 yd | |
| Chow Chef | 7 Woodhall Parade, Woodhall Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 47-49 Main Road, Broomfield | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Angel Meadow BROOMFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB BROOMFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| David Smith Memorial Field MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Broomfield Football Club MILL LANE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Broomfield Cricket Club BROOMFIELD CRICKET CLUB BROOMFIELD CRICKET CLUB MILL LANE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Chelmer Valley High School COURT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.