Who lives in CM1 2LA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CM1 2LA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey
- Council
- Chelmsford
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,580 (2024)
CM1 2LAChelmsford
Who lives in CM1 2LA
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CM1 2LA (Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey) (about 1,580 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 10–14, at 8% of residents. 19.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.6% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.6% of residents are female and 47.4% male.
- Female52.6%51%
- Male47.4%49%
Relationship status
39.9% of adults in the CM1 2LA area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81.9% of residents in the CM1 2LA area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good46.7%48.5%
- Good35.1%33.7%
- Fair12.9%12.7%
- Bad3.8%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.