Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

THE PRIORY, CM1 3JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PRIORY, CM1 3JE.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM1 3JE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM1 3JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.

home £331,038 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM1 3JE is a safe, established residential area on The Priory, 0.3km from Writtle in Writtle. Administratively it sits within Writtle ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM1 3JE is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, up 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 3JE are sourced from Output Area E00109897 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 3JE. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

8 sales · Mean £ 244,375

Semi-Detached

£ 292,500

3 sales · Mean £ 325,833

Terraced

£ 348,000

8 sales · Mean £ 366,937

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM1 3JE has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting28
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Writtle Infant School

Good176 pupils0.2 km
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Writtle Junior School

Good239 pupils0.4 km
S

Hylands School

Requires Improvement672 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Prestons Garage Ltd0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Writtle Bowling Club0.2 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
  • Writtle Community Association0.8 km
  • Rose And Crown0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Olio On The Green0.4 km
  • Pakwaan0.4 km
  • The Lordship Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • YMCA ESSEX Out Of School Club @ Writtle Junior School0.4 km
  • Robyn's Nest0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Fish Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford3.0 km
  • Ingatestone7.3 km
  • Billericay11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Loves Walk0.1 km
  • Romans Place0.3 km
  • St John's Green0.3 km
  • Writtle Green0.3 km
  • Writtle Green0.4 km