Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CHELMSFORD ROAD, CM3 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELMSFORD ROAD, CM3 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (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

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 42, CM3 1AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £450k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CM3 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Chelmsford Road, 0.1km from Minnow End 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1AF 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 1AF. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

CM3 1AF has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils0.6 km
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Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Walthambury Stores Ltd0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.9 km
  • Rose And Crown0.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion Hall0.7 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.9 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford5.9 km
  • Hatfield Peverel8.9 km
  • Cressing10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Windmill0.0 km
  • The Windmill0.1 km
  • Lark's Lane0.4 km
  • Lark's Lane0.4 km