Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM3 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

344

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM3 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£1.7M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CM3 1BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Howe Street in Ford End. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For families considering a move, CM3 1BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00109437 (shared with 17 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 1BQ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,720,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,720,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

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

Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Galvin Green Man0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Hub - Farm Shop \& Light Bites0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford8.0 km
  • Cressing9.9 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Warners Farm0.1 km
  • Warners Farm0.2 km
  • The Green Man0.3 km
  • The Green Man0.3 km