New Writtle Street is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 0FS is located in the Moulsham and Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 0RN, CM2 0RE, CM2 0RG, CM2 0FY, CM2 0QR, CM2 0RF, CM2 0SB, CM2 0QX, CM2 0JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM2 0FS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 54.4% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 45.6% | -6.0% | 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 area around CM2 0FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 58.9% | 56% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 21.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| 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 CM2 0FS this area, 8.9% 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 | 12.8% | 8.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 40.7% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 87.3% | 81.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 79.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Writtle Street was 196.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% higher than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Writtle Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 39th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Bailey Court New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-20 | £235,360 |
| 27 Bailey Court New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2025-02-26 | £185,010 |
| 28 Bailey Court New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-10 | £224,097 |
| 12 Bailey Court New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2024-04-22 | £217,619 |
| 11 Bailey Court New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-10 | £230,737 |
CM2 0FS 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 | 161 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Victoria Road , CM1 1PA | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Community Primary School Beeches Close , CM1 2SB | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 759 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 | 4,231 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 850 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,496 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 County Cricket Club | Essex County Ground, New Writtle Street | 191 yd | |
| ROK Kitchen | 181 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 228 yd | |
| Kings Kebab | 185 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 235 yd | |
| Tea Culture | 166 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 236 yd | |
| Subway | 179 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The United Brethren | New Writtle Street, Chelmsford | 51 yd | |
| The Chelmsford Club | 108 New London Road, Chelmsford | 144 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 165 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 243 yd | |
| The Anchor | The Anchor PH, 151 Moulsham Street | 243 yd | |
| The Moulsham Tap | 53 - 54 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Gardan Indian Takeaway | 63 New Writtle Street, Chelmsford | 221 yd | |
| Eden Garden | 155 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 243 yd | |
| Ciao | 160 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 250 yd | |
| Grill Hut | 55A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 257 yd | |
| New Fortune House | 8A Anchor Street, Chelmsford | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Asia | 161 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 243 yd | |
| McColls Morrisons Daily | McColls, 191 - 192 Moulsham Street | 249 yd | |
| The Range | 27 - 34 High Street, Chelmsford | 506 yd | |
| East Of England Co-operative Society Chelmsford Station | 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 718 yd | |
| Isos Home Foods Grocery | Isos Home Foods Grocery Ltd, 38 Duke Street | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School NEW LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| Essex County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND NEW WRITTLE STREET | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelmsford) NEW WRITTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Devon House Health & Leisure (Closed) Anchor Street | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| The Gym (Chelmsford) NEW LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Energie Fitness Chelmsford WATERHOUSE COURT WATERHOUSE COURT VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Anglia Polytechnic University (Rivermead Campus) (Closed) Victoria Road South | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chelmsford) DUKE STREET | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Dovedale Sports Centre MOULSHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 723 yd |
| Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre (Closed) Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 871 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.