The Birches, Brentwood, CM13 2AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM13 2AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	51.3%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	46.8%	48.7%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	35.2%	36.2%	1.0%	37.9%	-1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.1%	50.4%	2.3%	44.2%	6.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.2%	7.1%	0.9%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	8.6%	4.9%	-3.7%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.4%	46.6%	2.2%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	39.2%	36.1%	-3.1%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	13.2%	12.4%	-0.8%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	3.2%	3.4%	0.2%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%

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	19%	17.5%	-1.5%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	7.2%	-5.7%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	12.6%	-6.4%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	5.4%	3.0%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	18.4%	8.9%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	33.8%	36.8%	3.0%	33.8%	3.0%
Other	3.3%	2.2%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.8%
Pakistani	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.0%	0.1%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93.2%	87.9%	-5.3%	81.4%	6.5%
Roma	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% 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	92.4%	85.8%	-6.6%	83.2%	2.6%
European Union	3.2%	6.4%	3.2%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	0.8%	1.8%
Africa	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	87.7%	-4.7%	83.2%	4.5%
10+ Years	0.8%	10%	9.2%	9.8%	0.2%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.2%	37.2%	-7.0%
Christian	61.9%	46.2%	15.7%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is The Birches Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Birches was 77.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Brentwood South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Birches has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brentwood South and the 73rd highest crime rate of 237 local areas in Brentwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CM13 2AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 The Birches are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Brentwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Birches, Brentwood, CM13 2AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM13 2AJ

Average Price
£906,246

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£906,246

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Birches

Average Price
£1,083,978

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,083,978

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BirchesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 The Birches, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£850,000	2019-05-30	£990,376
3 The Birches, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£775,000	2018-02-16	£913,393
1 The Birches, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£498,000	2013-05-10	£866,418
3 The Birches, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2006-05-24	£1,201,653
2 The Birches, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2000-04-18	£1,432,200

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM13 2AJ

Employment

CM13 2AJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	17
Financial and insurance activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hogarth Primary School Riseway , CM15 8BG	- not rated	428 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hogarth Primary School and Nursery Riseway , CM15 8BG	- not rated	428 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holly Trees Infant School Crescent Road , CM14 5JR	- not rated	1,415 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holly Trees Junior School Junction Road , CM14 5JH	- not rated	1,544 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warley Primary School Chindits Lane , Warley CM14 5LF	3out of 4	1,604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF	3out of 4	631 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Brentwood County High School Shenfield Common , CM14 4JF	- not rated	638 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brentwood County High School Shenfield Common , CM14 4JF	- not rated	638 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX	- not rated	1,000 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX	3out of 4	1,000 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE	3out of 4	447 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Endeavour School Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE	- not rated	447 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hogarth Tutorial Centre Riseway , CM15 8BG	- not rated	454 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE	- not rated	1,127 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Vine School 4 Primrose Hill , CM14 4LT	- not rated	1,214 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masons Restaurant	155 - 157 Ingrave Road, Brentwood	258 yd
The Orchard Cafe	114 Orchard Avenue, Brentwood	413 yd
Cafe In The Park	King Georges Fields, Hartswood Road	531 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thriftwood Scout Campsite	Thrift Wood Scout Centre, Orchard Avenue	495 yd
Hartswood Golf Club	Clubhouse, King Georges Playing Fields	531 yd
Hutton Football Club	Hall Green Lane, Hutton	551 yd
Toby Carvery	The Artichoke, Ingrave Road	816 yd
Brave Nelson	The Brave Nelson, Woodman Road	885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tommy Tuckers	23 Eastham Crescent, Brentwood		904 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George'S Playing Fields Hartswood Road	grass pitches	217 yd
Brentwood Rugby Club BRENTWOOD RUGBY CLUB BRENTWOOD RUGBY CLUB KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS	grass pitches	305 yd
Hartswood Golf Club HARTSWOOD ROAD	golf	371 yd
Brentwood County High School SEVEN ARCHES ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	633 yd
Brentwood School Sports Centre MILL HILL HOUSE MILL HILL HOUSE MIDDLETON HALL LANE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	767 yd
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School QUEENS ROAD	grass pitches	1,000 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%

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

Overview of CM13 2AJ