Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM3 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM3 1AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM3 1AH 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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CM3 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CM3 1AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Great Waltham in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00109439 (shared with 24 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 1AH. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

CM3 1AH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Walthambury Stores Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.6 km
  • Rose And Crown0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion Hall0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford6.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.2 km
  • Cressing10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatchfields0.3 km
  • Memorial0.3 km
  • Crowbush House0.4 km
  • Crowbush House0.4 km
  • Memorial0.4 km