CM3 1AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Great Waltham in Great Waltham. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM3 1AP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00109440 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM3 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM3 1AP.
320
42
£ 52,500 /yr
41%
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
Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in CM3 1AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM3 1AP. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM3 1AP 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.
school Local Schools
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Walthambury Stores Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.3 km
- Rose And Crown0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion Hall0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Stores0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford6.4 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.4 km
- Cressing10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial0.0 km
- Hatchfields0.1 km
- Memorial0.1 km
- Crowbush House0.2 km
- Crowbush House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM31AP · Data under Open Government Licence