CM13 3AZ is a mixed residential area on The Drive, 0.3km from Warley in Brentwood. Administratively it sits within Warley ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM13 3AZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM13 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00109098 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, CM13 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, CM13 3AZ.
247
33
£ 53,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM13 3AZ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM13 3AZ. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 164,000
6 sales · Mean £ 163,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM13 3AZ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Warley Primary School
Holly Trees Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Charlies Bar Ltd0.5 km
- 124 (Essex) Transport Squadron Rlc Army Reserve Centre0.3 km
- Brave Nelson1.0 km
- Christ Church Hall0.3 km
- Mavericks RFC0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Eagle Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- BaxterStorey Ltd At Countryside House0.3 km
- Yorkies0.4 km
- The Fat Turk Ltd0.4 km
- Brentwood Karting Centre0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Shell Waitrose Brentwood0.5 km
- Warley Food & Wine0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Great Wall0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brentwood1.2 km
- Shenfield3.9 km
- Harold Wood4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Essex Way0.0 km
- Essex Way0.0 km
- Eagle Way0.2 km
- The Drive0.3 km
- Walter Boyce Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM133AZ · Data under Open Government Licence