Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM3 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM3 1AW 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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM3 1AW spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Minnow End in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00109439 (shared with 24 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 1AW. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CM3 1AW has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils0.5 km
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Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Walthambury Stores Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.8 km
  • Rose And Crown0.2 km
  • The Royal British Legion Hall0.5 km
  • The Walnut Tree1.0 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford6.1 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.0 km
  • Cressing10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Windmill0.1 km
  • The Windmill0.2 km
  • Hatchfields0.4 km
  • Memorial0.5 km