CM3 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.2km from Howe Street in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM3, CM3 1BA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £777k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00109439 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, CM3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, CM3 1BA.
324
49
£ 52,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM3 1BA 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.
Area Character
CM3 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £777k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM3 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 750,000
3 sales · Mean £ 768,333
Semi-Detached
£ 436,000
1 sales · Mean £ 436,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM3 1BA has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Galvin Green Man0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford7.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.5 km
- Cressing9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Parsonage Lane0.0 km
- Parsonage Lane0.1 km
- The Green Man0.3 km
- The Green Man0.4 km
- Penden Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM31BA · Data under Open Government Licence