Beaufort Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 6PS 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beaufort Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 6TE, CM2 6TJ, CM2 6XW, CM2 6AT, CM2 6FJ, CM2 6TS, CM2 6AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM2 6PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47% | 49% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53% | 51% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 44.2% | 45.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 37.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 55% | 55.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 17.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.8% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 34.6% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 92.6% | 86.1% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 91.7% | 88.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.2% | 88.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaufort Road was 676.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 750.9% higher than the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaufort Road has the highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park and the 10th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 392.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -2.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Park Industrial Estate, 2 Beaufort Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2017-10-16 | £1,862,011 |
CM2 6PS 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 | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tyrrells School Tavistock Road , Springfield CM1 6JN | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Junior School Henniker Gate , Chelmer Village CM2 6QH | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Infant School Henniker Gate , CM2 6QH | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Beardsley Drive , North Springfield CM1 6ZQ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford Brook End Road South , CM2 6PT | 4out of 4 | 1,176 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 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,623 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 | 3,507 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 | 1,990 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 | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 3,324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Street | 12 - 13 Richmond Road, Springfield | 316 yd | |
| The Mace Playce Ltd | Mace Playce Ltd, Unit 3 | 376 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chelmer Tavern, Dukes Lane | 441 yd | |
| Coffee Squared Limited | 61 Centenary Way, Springfield | 533 yd | |
| Greenhouse Cafe Chelmsford | Longacres Garden Centre, Homelands Retail Park | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Harvester | 306 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 497 yd | |
| The Endeavour | 351 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 539 yd | |
| Springfield Cricket Club | Timsons Lane, Chelmsford | 592 yd | |
| Chelmer Inn | 34 Village Square, Springfield | 887 yd | |
| The Two Saxons P.H. | Two Saxons PH, 64 Bodmin Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Express | Unit 4, Oyster Place | 205 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 13 Havengore, Chelmsford | 623 yd | |
| Frydays | 11 Havengore, Chelmsford | 623 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 2, Springfield Services | 959 yd | |
| China Garden | 41 Bodmin Road, Chelmsford | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, 471 Springfield Road | 277 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 15 Havengore, Chelmsford | 623 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 1 - 11 Village Square | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Park Timsons Lane | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Barnes Farm County Junior School HENNIKER GATE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Essex Police College TYRELLS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Springfield Parish Centre ST. AUGUSTINES WAY | 1,001 yd | |
| New Bowers Way New Bowers Way | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.