Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM3 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1AY 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 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CM3 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Howe Street in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For families considering a move, CM3 1AY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1AY 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 1AY. 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 1AY has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Walthambury Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford7.3 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.4 km
  • Cressing10.8 km