How much do houses cost in CM3 1BY?

The average property price in CM3 1BY is currently around £710k.

What is the population of CM3 1BY?

The population for the CM3 1BY area is approximately 324 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

HYDE HALL LANE, CM3 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYDE HALL LANE, CM3 1BY.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

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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 1BY 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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7/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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Area Character

CM3 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £710k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM3 1BY is a mixed residential area on Hyde Hall Lane, 0.8km from Chatham Green 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 1BY offers 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.

Property: Prices average £710k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1BY 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 1BY. 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

£ 710,000

1 sales · Mean £ 710,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

The Windmill Chatham Green0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chelmsford8.1 km
Cressing8.5 km
Hatfield Peverel8.6 km