Hatfield Grove is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 3DF 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 Hatfield Grove, Chelmsford, CM1 3DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 2TU, CM1 3DE, CM1 3DG, CM1 3DD, CM1 3DB, CM1 2TX, CM1 3ET, CM1 3DN, CM1 2TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 3DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents 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 | 56.4% | 53.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 43.6% | 46.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 42.3% | 41.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 41.5% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 6.5% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 50.5% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 19.4% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 23.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.7% | 89.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 91.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatfield Grove was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hatfield Grove has the 29th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 195th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hatfield Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-28 | £337,803 |
| 1 Hatfield Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-01-09 | £308,700 |
| 43 Hatfield Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-17 | £344,690 |
| 35 Hatfield Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2021-08-20 | £374,182 |
| 38 Hatfield Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-08-06 | £358,013 |
CM1 3DF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,077 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 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle Infant School Lodge Road , Writtle CM1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle Junior School Margaretting Road , Writtle CM1 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 1,891 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 | 392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,876 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 | 1,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | - not rated | 5,399 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,091 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle University College Lordship Road , CM1 3RR | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Stop And Soft Play | Hall, Church Of The Holy Spirit | 443 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 48 Robjohns Road, Chelmsford | 775 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Catering At E2V | E2V Technologies Ltd, 106 Waterhouse Lane | 943 yd | |
| Rina's Cafe | Unit 12A, Waterhouse Business Centre | 956 yd | |
| Pakwaan | Bridge Street Lounge And Grill, 1 Bridge Street | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chelmsfordians | Hall, Old Chelmsfordians Association | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree | 54 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 442 yd | |
| Hongs Place | 86 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 442 yd | |
| The Fish Shop | 7B Bridge Street, Writtle | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 78 - 82 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 442 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 17 Bridge Street, Writtle | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hylands School CHELMSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Westlands Community Primary School BEECHES CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 620 yd |
| Writtle University College Sports Ground Fox Burrows Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Old Chelmsfordians Association LAWFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.