Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

MAIN ROAD, CM3 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, CM3 1BG.

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 1BG 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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM3 1BG combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£730k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CM3 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.1km from Howe Street in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM3 1BG is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £730k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1BG 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 1BG. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 720,000

12 sales · Mean £ 727,500

Terraced

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

CM3 1BG has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Galvin Green Man0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford7.7 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.6 km
  • Cressing9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Parsonage Lane0.1 km
  • The Green Man0.2 km
  • Parsonage Lane0.2 km
  • The Green Man0.2 km