The Chase is in Ingrave, Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM13 3QT is located in the Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chase, Ingrave, Brentwood, CM13 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM13 3RA, CM13 3QX, CM13 3QS, CM13 3QZ, CM13 3QY, CM13 3QU, CM13 3RS, CM13 3RR, CM13 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM13 3QT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 48.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 CM13 3QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 27% | 30.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 56.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 55.1% | 56.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around CM13 3QT this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 38.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 93.6% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 92.4% | 93% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 93.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Chase has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon and the 50th lowest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Chase, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2024-05-29 | £589,367 |
| Cassada, 1B The Chase, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-12-04 | £716,416 |
| 3 The Chase, Brentwood, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2020-03-13 | £658,125 |
| 5 The Chase, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-11-29 | £458,609 |
| 1 The Chase, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-04-03 | £581,828 |
CM13 3QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Brentwood Road , Ingrave CM13 3NU | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Primary School and Nursery Riseway , Off Hogarth Avenue CM15 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Primary School Chindits Lane , Warley CM14 5LF | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Primary School Rosen Crescent , Hutton CM13 2TU | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Highview Crescent , Hutton CM13 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's School Brentwood Hanging Hill Lane , Hutton CM13 2HG | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 2out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Becket Keys Church of England Free School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenfield High School Alexander Lane , Shenfield CM15 8RY | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Hutton Manor 428 Rayleigh Rd , Brentwood CM13 1SD | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 3,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAFTED EVENTS | Thorndon Park Golf Club, Thorndon Gate | 673 yd | |
| Thorndon Park Golf Club | Thorndon Gate, Ingrave | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herongate Cricket Club | Brentwood Road, Brentwood | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 156 Brentwood Road, Herongate | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorndon Park Golf Club Ltd | golf | 721 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.