Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BAKERS MEAD, CM3 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKERS MEAD, CM3 1AL.

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 1AL 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM3 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CM3 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Bakers Mead, 0.2km from Great Waltham in Great Waltham. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM3 1AL is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1AL 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 1AL. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 342,500

2 sales · Mean £ 342,500

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

CM3 1AL has low crime rates — 18 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 pupils0.3 km
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Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Walthambury Stores Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.4 km
  • Rose And Crown0.5 km
  • The Royal British Legion Hall0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford6.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.3 km
  • Cressing10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatchfields0.0 km
  • Memorial0.1 km
  • Memorial0.2 km
  • Crowbush House0.3 km
  • Crowbush House0.3 km