Long Brandocks, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 3JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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	48.6%	54.1%	5.5%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	51.4%	45.9%	-5.5%	49.0%	-3.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CM1 3JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.5%	21.8%	-1.7%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	59.9%	58.7%	-1.2%	44.2%	14.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	8.3%	7.3%	-1.0%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	6.9%	10.7%	3.8%	6.1%	4.6%

Health

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 (86.1%) 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	51.4%	42.2%	-9.2%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	35.9%	43.9%	8.0%	33.6%	10.3%
Fair health	10%	9.8%	-0.2%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	2%	3.7%	1.7%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.8%	16.4%	2.6%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	9.7%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	14.5%	-1.6%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	4.8%	0.2%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	16.9%	2.6%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	35.5%	35.3%	-0.2%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	5.5%	2.4%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.6%	96.3%	0.7%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	94%	95.9%	1.9%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	95.1%	2.3%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	3.6%	1.6%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.4%	37.2%	1.2%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Long Brandocks Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Brandocks was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Chelmsford Rural West average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.

Long Brandocks has the 6th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chelmsford Rural West and the 60th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CM1 3JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Long Brandocks are based on 139 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chelmsford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Long Brandocks, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM1 3JP

Average Price
£440,879

Semi-Detached
£456,057

Terraced
£397,514

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£362,824

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Brandocks

Average Price
£438,774

Semi-Detached
£448,537

Terraced
£385,563

Detached
£589,404

Flats/Maisonettes
£379,075

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long BrandocksStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
92 Long Brandocks, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2024-11-18	£450,256
74 Long Brandocks, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£442,000	2024-04-30	£476,071
78 Long Brandocks, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£402,000	2019-11-01	£492,498
76 Long Brandocks, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2017-09-14	£509,988
48 Long Brandocks, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2013-03-19	£418,671

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM1 3JP

Employment

CM1 3JP 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 retired residents living in CM1 3JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	19
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Construction	13
Manufacturing	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX	4out of 4	3,827 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Writtle Infant School Lodge Road , Writtle CM1 3HZ	3out of 4	492 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Writtle Junior School Margaretting Road , Writtle CM1 3HG	3out of 4	492 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlands Community Primary School Beeches Close , CM1 2SB	3out of 4	2,503 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH	- not rated	2,737 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG	3out of 4	3,646 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET	2out of 4	1,601 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX	4out of 4	3,703 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES	3out of 4	4,063 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW	4out of 4	4,099 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS	3out of 4	4,362 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ	- not rated	3,608 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Writtle University College Lordship Road , CM1 3RR	- not rated	1,237 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE	- not rated	2,821 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN	- not rated	3,050 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR	- not rated	3,447 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW	- not rated	3,519 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
YMCA ESSEX Out Of School Club @ Writtle Junior School	Writtle Junior School, Margaretting Road	452 yd
Olio On The Green	12 - 14 The Green, Writtle	621 yd
Pakwaan	Bridge Street Lounge And Grill, 1 Bridge Street	830 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Writtle Community Association	The Beryl Platt Centre, 12 - 14 Redwood Drive	328 yd
Rose And Crown	57 The Green, Writtle	494 yd
The Chequers	11 Chequers Road, Writtle	587 yd
The Wheatsheaf	70 The Green, Writtle	619 yd
Writtle Bowling Club	Bowling Club, Romans Place	628 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Fish Shop	7B Bridge Street, Writtle		830 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	38 - 42 Long Brandocks, Writtle		2 yd
The Co-operative	17 Bridge Street, Writtle		830 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Writtle Junior School Margaretting Road	grass pitches	353 yd
Writtle Sports And Social Club THE HALL THE HALL PARADISE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,064 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.