Milburn Crescent is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 3BZ is located in the Waterhouse Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milburn Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 3BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 3DA, CM1 3DL, CM1 3BT, CM1 3DH, CM1 3DN, CM1 3DS, CM1 3BP, CM1 3DG, CM1 2TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 3BZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% | 56.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 41.2% | 43.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 39.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 33.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 47.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 25.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 19.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 80.8% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 82.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 82.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.7% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milburn Crescent was 85.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milburn Crescent has the 46th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 136th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Milburn Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-11-01 | £453,821 |
| 10 Milburn Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-02-28 | £321,949 |
| 34 Milburn Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-08-06 | £374,549 |
| 34 Milburn Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2015-10-07 | £383,911 |
| 34 Milburn Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2013-03-22 | £368,743 |
CM1 3BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CM1 3BZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Community Primary School Beeches Close , CM1 2SB | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle Infant School Lodge Road , Writtle CM1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle Junior School Margaretting Road , Writtle CM1 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 974 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle University College Lordship Road , CM1 3RR | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | 48 Robjohns Road, Chelmsford | 449 yd | |
| Coffee Stop And Soft Play | Hall, Church Of The Holy Spirit | 475 yd | |
| Niffers Cafe Chelmsford | 5 Chelmsford Trade Park, Westway | 736 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 8 Clock Tower Retail Park, Westway | 794 yd | |
| Rina's Cafe | Unit 12A, Waterhouse Business Centre | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree | 54 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 475 yd | |
| Hongs Place | 86 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 475 yd | |
| The Fish Shop | 7B Bridge Street, Writtle | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 78 - 82 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 475 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 7 Clock Tower Retail Park, Westway | 906 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 17 Bridge Street, Writtle | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hylands School CHELMSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Westlands Community Primary School BEECHES CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 842 yd |
| Writtle Sports And Social Club THE HALL THE HALL PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,013 yd |
| Writtle University College Sports Ground Fox Burrows Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.