Earlsfield Drive is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 6SX 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earlsfield Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 6SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 6UB, CM2 6QW, CM2 6US, CM2 6PU, CM2 6RG, CM2 6PH, CM2 6PJ, CM2 6PL, CM2 6QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM2 6SX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.8% | 52.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 41% | 41% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 41.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 56% | 51.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 11.2% | 6.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 8.3% | 12.4% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 6% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 19.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 41% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.9% | 86% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 89.5% | 85.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 85.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earlsfield Drive was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Earlsfield Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park and the 166th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Earlsfield Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-23 | £210,000 |
| 63 Earlsfield Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-04 | £210,000 |
| 23 Earlsfield Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-03-12 | £209,777 |
| 36 Earlsfield Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-22 | £202,207 |
| 50 Earlsfield Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-07-26 | £236,966 |
CM2 6SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,507 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 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Infant School Henniker Gate , CM2 6QH | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Road Primary School Trinity Road , CM2 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford Brook End Road South , CM2 6PT | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tyrrells School Tavistock Road , Springfield CM1 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,070 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 | 2,870 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 | 2,753 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 | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 3,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Chelmer Tavern, Dukes Lane | 462 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Next, 18 - 20 Chelmer Village Retail Park | 477 yd | |
| Martellas | 18 Village Square, Springfield | 479 yd | |
| Subway | 4 Village Square, Springfield | 520 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit A4, 1 Chelmer Village Retail Park | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmer Inn | 34 Village Square, Springfield | 479 yd | |
| Springfield Cricket Club | Timsons Lane, Chelmsford | 644 yd | |
| Fox & Raven | The Fox And Raven, Barnes Mill Road | 720 yd | |
| The Plough Harvester | 306 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 774 yd | |
| The Endeavour | 351 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Express | Unit 4, Oyster Place | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 1 - 11 Village Square | 484 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, 471 Springfield Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Park Timsons Lane | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Essex Police College TYRELLS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Barnes Farm County Junior School HENNIKER GATE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Lionmede Park SANDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 979 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.