Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

LARKS LANE, CM3 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKS LANE, CM3 1AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

382

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM3 1AD's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £545k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 36.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM3 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Larks Lane, 0.6km from Broad's Green in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k, down 36.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00109435 (shared with 26 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 CM3 1AD. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

2 sales · Mean £ 400,000

Semi-Detached

£ 665,000

1 sales · Mean £ 665,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CM3 1AD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km
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Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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Chelmer Valley High School

Good1171 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • New Sports Centre0.7 km
  • Rose And Crown0.6 km
  • The Royal British Legion Hall1.0 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.9 km
  • The Christopher Unit0.9 km
  • The Crystal Centre0.9 km
  • The Stores1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford5.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.1 km
  • Cressing11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lark's Lane0.4 km
  • Lark's Lane0.5 km