Menish Way is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 6RT 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Menish Way, Chelmsford, CM2 6RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 6RU, CM2 6RX, CM2 6RR, CM2 6RZ, CM2 6RL, CM2 6RP, CM2 6RS, CM2 6SR, CM2 6RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM2 6RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 CM2 6RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 35.9% | 32.6% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 50.5% | 49.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 37.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 40.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.5% | 88.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 92% | 87.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 86.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Menish Way was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Menish Way has the 21st lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park and the 227th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Menish Way, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-08-29 | £397,432 |
| 5 Menish Way, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-28 | £364,484 |
| 41 Menish Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2021-06-30 | £461,391 |
| 6 Menish Way, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2020-01-17 | £452,162 |
| 25 Menish Way, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,500 | 2019-12-11 | £363,986 |
CM2 6RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6RT 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Farm Junior School Henniker Gate , Chelmer Village CM2 6QH | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Infant School Henniker Gate , CM2 6QH | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford Brook End Road South , CM2 6PT | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Road Primary School Trinity Road , CM2 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 3,277 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 | 3,358 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 | 3,074 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 | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarity Independent School Bridge Farm Barn , Woodhill Road CM2 7SG | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 3,364 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 4 Village Square, Springfield | 203 yd | |
| Martellas | 18 Village Square, Springfield | 261 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Next, 18 - 20 Chelmer Village Retail Park | 952 yd | |
| Miller And Carter | The Barnes Farm, Barnes Mill Road | 998 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chelmer Tavern, Dukes Lane | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmer Inn | 34 Village Square, Springfield | 261 yd | |
| Fox & Raven | The Fox And Raven, Barnes Mill Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Express | Unit 4, Oyster Place | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 1 - 11 Village Square | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Farm County Junior School HENNIKER GATE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Sandford Mill Lane BLACKSMITHS COTTAGE BLACKSMITHS COTTAGE SANDFORD MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Chancellor Park Chancellor Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Coronation Park Timsons Lane | grass pitches | 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.