Arbutus Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM2 9HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	51.1%	0.4%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.3%	48.9%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 9HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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	19.7%	24.1%	4.4%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	67.1%	62.3%	-4.8%	44.2%	18.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6%	6.6%	0.6%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	6%	6.6%	0.6%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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 (85.4%) 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	39.5%	44.2%	4.7%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	42.2%	41.2%	-1.0%	33.6%	7.6%
Fair health	13.6%	12.3%	-1.3%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	4.8%	1.6%	-3.2%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.3%	19.8%	-3.5%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	13.2%	-3.7%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	14.4%	-3.7%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	6.2%	1.4%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	18.7%	7.5%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	23.3%	24.5%	1.2%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	2.4%	3.1%	0.7%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	2.7%	0.6%	-2.1%	3.1%	-2.5%
Pakistani	2%	5.8%	3.8%	2.7%	3.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	1.6%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.8%	1.1%
White	92.2%	85.4%	-6.8%	81.4%	4.0%
Other	1%	2.6%	1.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.9%	90.6%	-4.3%	83.2%	7.4%
European Union	0.7%	3.2%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	5.2%	1.1%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	90.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	7.7%
10+ Years	0%	6.2%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1%	2%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Arbutus Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arbutus Close was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Moulsham Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Arbutus Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Moulsham Lodge and the 189th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CM2 9HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Arbutus Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chelmsford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Arbutus Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM2 9HW

Average Price
£454,982

Semi-Detached
£454,982

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Arbutus Close

Average Price
£483,565

Semi-Detached
£483,565

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Arbutus CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Arbutus Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2018-07-23	£587,820
4 Arbutus Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2016-05-27	£461,818
8 Arbutus Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2011-12-15	£498,415
6 Arbutus Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2010-11-12	£429,774
3 Arbutus Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£219,000	2009-11-16	£436,282

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM2 9HW

Employment

CM2 9HW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CM2 9HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	13
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Financial and insurance activities	18
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB	3out of 4	1,665 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX	4out of 4	4,207 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG	3out of 4	567 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG	3out of 4	567 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School Robin Way , Galleywood Road CM2 8AU	4out of 4	626 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mildmay Junior School Robin Way , CM2 8AU	2out of 4	626 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR	4out of 4	1,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES	3out of 4	334 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ	3out of 4	1,362 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET	2out of 4	2,639 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX	4out of 4	2,924 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW	4out of 4	3,318 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ	- not rated	1,070 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN	- not rated	992 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR	- not rated	1,438 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW	- not rated	1,475 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW	4out of 4	1,683 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE	- not rated	1,806 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kids Academy Chelmsford	Moulsham High School, Brian Close	308 yd
Subway	134 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford	396 yd
Lathcoats Fruit Farm & The Bee Shed	Lathcoates Fruit Farm, Beehive Lane	820 yd
Abercorn Plant And Garden Centre	301 Beehive Lane, Great Baddow	864 yd
Costa At Tesco	Tesco Stores, Princes Road	868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eagle And Hind	Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford	396 yd
Clay Pigeon Pub	The Clay Pigeon, 26 Robin Way	637 yd
Fox And Hounds	89 Wood Street, Chelmsford	765 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Favourite Grill	Favourite Grill, 130 Gloucester Avenue	396 yd
Golden Fry	138 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford	396 yd
Greggs	146 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford	396 yd
China Palace	142 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford	396 yd
Canton Chef	6 Hylands Parade, Wood Street	522 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	152 - 156 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford	396 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores, Princes Road	868 yd
Farm Foods Ltd	4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford	1,069 yd
Lidl	Lidl Stores, 2 Waterson Vale	1,069 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Springhealth Leisure Club (Chelmsford) (Closed) Brian Close	health and fitness suite, squash courts	366 yd
Moulsham High School MOULSHAM SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS MOULSHAM SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PRINCES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	476 yd
Mildmay Junior School MILDMAY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MILDMAY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL ROBIN WAY	grass pitches	551 yd
Grove Lawn Tennis Club MOULSHAM DRIVE	tennis courts	789 yd
Beehive Lane Primary School BEEHIVE LANE	grass pitches	927 yd
Oaklands Park Moulsham Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,015 yd
Chelmsford Hockey Club BEEHIVE LANE	artificial grass pitch	1,093 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	180 Mbit/s
Average download speed	218.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM2 9HW