Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

LUCKS LANE, CM3 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUCKS LANE, CM3 1BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 1BW 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

CM3 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £720k, 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.

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

CM3 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lucks Lane, 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 1BW 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £720k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1BW 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 1BW. 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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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

Detached

£ 720,000

2 sales · Mean £ 720,000

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

CM3 1BW has low crime rates — 6 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.

Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Galvin Green Man0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Hub - Farm Shop \& Light Bites1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford7.7 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.6 km
  • Cressing9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Parsonage Lane0.2 km
  • The Green Man0.2 km
  • The Green Man0.2 km
  • Parsonage Lane0.3 km