Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BROADS GREEN, CM3 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADS GREEN, CM3 1DX.

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

382

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM3 1DX combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£820k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £820k 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 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Broads Green, 0.2km from Broad's Green in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £820k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00109435 (shared with 26 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 1DX. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 820,000

3 sales · Mean £ 643,333

Detached

£ 620,000

2 sales · Mean £ 620,000

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

CM3 1DX has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Sports Centre0.6 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford5.5 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.7 km
  • Cressing11.6 km