Winsford Way is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 5PD is located in the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winsford Way, Chelmsford, CM2 5PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM2 5PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.4% | 38.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 42.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 55.2% | 57.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 15.9% | 14.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 19% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 30.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| 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 Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 88.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 93.5% | 88.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 88.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winsford Way was 194.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.1% higher than the Boreham and The Leighs average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Winsford Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs and the 41st highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boreham Interchange Winsford Way, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £31,632,065 | 2016-10-12 | £37,149,286 |
CM2 5PD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
CM2 5PD 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,597 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 | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | 2out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Junior School Henniker Gate , Chelmer Village CM2 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Infant School Henniker Gate , CM2 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford Brook End Road South , CM2 6PT | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,232 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 | 4,859 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 | 1,803 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 | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Marine | Unit 1, Winsford Way | 11 yd | |
| Eurest C/o Royal Mail | Royal Mail South East Anglia Mail Centre, Winsford Way | 240 yd | |
| Royal Mail Canteen Catering Service | Royal Mail South East Anglia Mail Centre, Winsford Way | 240 yd | |
| 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks | Starbucks, Unit 1 | 496 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | McDonalds Restaurant, Colchester Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange | The Grange Public House, Main Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 2, Springfield Services | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 2 White Hart Lane, Springfield | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Park Oak Lodge Tye | grass pitches | 707 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.