Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

THE VILLAGE, CM3 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VILLAGE, CM3 1DE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

269

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM3 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM3 1DE combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 44.8% year-on-year.

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

CM3 1DE is a safe, established residential area on The Village, 0.1km from Great Waltham in Great Waltham. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM3 1DE is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k, up 44.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00109436 (shared with 6 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 1DE. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

4 sales · Mean £ 555,000

Terraced

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

CM3 1DE has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft6
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils0.2 km
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Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good201 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Walthambury Stores Ltd0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.2 km
  • Rose And Crown0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion Hall0.0 km
  • The Walnut Tree1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Stores0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford6.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.5 km
  • Cressing10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial0.0 km
  • Memorial0.1 km
  • Hatchfields0.2 km
  • Crowbush House0.2 km
  • Crowbush House0.2 km