Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

PARADISE ROAD, CM1 3HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARADISE ROAD, CM1 3HW.

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

337

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 3HW 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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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM1 3HW's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CM1 3HW is a safe, established residential area on Paradise Road, 0.5km from Writtle in Writtle. Administratively it sits within Writtle ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM1 3HW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 3HW are sourced from Output Area E00109897 (shared with 12 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 CM1 3HW. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

5 sales · Mean £ 483,000

Terraced

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

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

CM1 3HW has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Writtle Infant School

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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Writtle Junior School

Good239 pupils0.5 km
S

Hylands School

Requires Improvement672 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Prestons Garage Ltd0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Writtle Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
  • Writtle Community Association1.0 km
  • Rose And Crown0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Olio On The Green0.6 km
  • Pakwaan0.4 km
  • YMCA ESSEX Out Of School Club @ Writtle Junior School0.5 km
  • Robyn's Nest0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Fish Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford3.0 km
  • Ingatestone7.2 km
  • Billericay10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Loves Walk0.3 km
  • Romans Place0.4 km
  • St John's Green0.4 km
  • St John's Green0.5 km
  • Writtle Green0.5 km