Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

RAY MEAD, CM3 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAY MEAD, CM3 1AN.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM3 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CM3 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £367k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.3% year-on-year.

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

CM3 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Ray Mead, 0.2km from Great Waltham in Great Waltham. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM3 1AN is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 12.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00109436 (shared with 6 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 1AN. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 320,000

12 sales · Mean £ 320,166

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

CM3 1AN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft6
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils0.2 km
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Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Walthambury Stores Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.4 km
  • Rose And Crown0.5 km
  • The Royal British Legion Hall0.1 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Stores0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford6.3 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.4 km
  • Cressing10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial0.1 km
  • Memorial0.1 km
  • Hatchfields0.2 km
  • Crowbush House0.3 km
  • Crowbush House0.4 km