Navigation Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 6HZ is located in the Moulsham and Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Navigation Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 6JY, CM2 6LU, CM2 6YQ, CM2 6HU, CM2 6JA, CM2 6JG, CM2 6NA, CM2 6FS, CM2 6JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM2 6HZ is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population 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 | 45.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 54.5% | 55.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 6HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 75.3% | 61.7% | -13.6% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.9% | 23% | 14.1% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 56.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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 6HZ this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 54.7% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89% | 78% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 64.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 64.5% | -22.5% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 17.3% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 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 | 85.7% | 64.5% | -21.2% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 10.5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Navigation Road was 1645.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1143.6% higher than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Navigation Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 3rd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 258.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Navigation Yard Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-12-01 | £244,526 |
| 5 Navigation Yard Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-03-16 | £170,399 |
| 8 Navigation Yard Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-06-20 | £215,213 |
| 6 Navigation Yard Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,250 | 2016-04-18 | £303,308 |
| 3 Navigation Yard Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-10-15 | £255,696 |
CM2 6HZ 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Victoria Road , CM1 1PA | 2out of 4 | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Road Primary School Trinity Road , CM2 6HS | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,445 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 | 1,371 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 | 3,559 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 936 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Pea Cafe | 74 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 41 yd | |
| Cosy Club Chelmsford | Cosy Club, High Bridge | 163 yd | |
| Small Talk Tearooms | 25 - 27 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 209 yd | |
| Fridays | 24 - 30 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 214 yd | |
| Bills Restaurant Ltd | Bill's, 119 Bond Street | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers | 80 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 41 yd | |
| Popworld | 7 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 190 yd | |
| Walkabout Chelmsford/KT/CB/L\&L/LL/ER/BB | 7 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 190 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce | 1 - 5 Annonay Walk, Chelmsford | 216 yd | |
| The Riverside Inn | Victoria Road, Chelmsford | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo To Go Chelmsford 1 | Tesco Stores, 47 - 53 Springfield Road | 128 yd | |
| Jet Sushi | 2 - 3 Frenchs Walk, Chelmsford | 260 yd | |
| Tasty Chinese | 124 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 298 yd | |
| Millies Cookies | 30 The Meadows, Chelmsford | 299 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 37 The Meadows, High Street | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 50 - 58 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 41 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, 47 - 53 Springfield Road | 128 yd | |
| The Range | 27 - 34 High Street, Chelmsford | 361 yd | |
| McColls Morrisons Daily | McColls, 191 - 192 Moulsham Street | 689 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Parkway | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Chelmsford) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre (Closed) Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| The Gym (Chelmsford) NEW LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Trinity Road Primary School TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| The Triangle Club (Closed) County Hall County Hall | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 528 yd |
| Hmp Chelmsford SPRINGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 581 yd |
| Moulsham Mill (Closed) Parkway | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chelmsford) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Lionmede Park SANDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Energie Fitness Chelmsford WATERHOUSE COURT WATERHOUSE COURT VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 786 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.