Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

HATCHFIELDS, CM3 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATCHFIELDS, CM3 1DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

303

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM3 1DB 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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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CM3 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £410k 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 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Hatchfields, 0.2km from Great Waltham in Great Waltham. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM3, CM3 1DB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM3 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00109434 (shared with 13 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 1DB. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
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

Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

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

CM3 1DB has low crime rates — 25 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 arson3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good167 pupils0.0 km
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Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good201 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

4 nearby
  • Dine In Sytle @ The Bee Hive0.3 km
  • Rose And Crown0.6 km
  • The Royal British Legion Hall0.2 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford6.2 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.5 km
  • Cressing10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial0.2 km
  • Memorial0.2 km
  • Hatchfields0.3 km
  • Crowbush House0.4 km
  • Crowbush House0.4 km