Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

LUCKS LANE, CM3 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUCKS LANE, CM3 1BP.

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 1BP 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM3 1BP's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £835k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

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

CM3 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lucks Lane, 0.2km from Howe Street in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM3, CM3 1BP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £835k, down 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1BP 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 1BP. 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

£ 892,500

2 sales · Mean £ 892,500

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

CM3 1BP has low crime rates — 12 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 Man0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford7.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.5 km
  • Cressing9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Parsonage Lane0.1 km
  • Parsonage Lane0.2 km
  • The Green Man0.3 km
  • The Green Man0.3 km