William Hunter Way is in Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 4ED is located in the Brentwood South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about William Hunter Way, Brentwood, CM14 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM14 4EH, CM14 4EP, CM14 4RX, CM14 4SR, CM14 4AP, CM14 4SP, CM14 4SS, CM14 4SU, CM14 4RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM14 4ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.2% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.8% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM14 4ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.6% | 72.7% | 25.1% | 37.9% | 34.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 17.6% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 4.3% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 0.5% | -13.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 45.8% | 57.2% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 6.3% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 CM14 4ED this area, 3.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 3.2% | -17.0% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 5.4% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 20% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 47.6% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.4% | 79.9% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 72.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 15.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 72.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 14.4% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Hunter Way was 900.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1712.5% higher than the Brentwood North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
William Hunter Way has the highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Brentwood North and the highest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 309.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Hunters Walk William Hunter Way, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2023-03-31 | £142,576 |
| Flat 9 Hunters Walk William Hunter Way, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-07-08 | £214,570 |
| Flat 3 Hunters Walk William Hunter Way, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-29 | £231,155 |
| Flat 12 Hunters Walk William Hunter Way, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-12-20 | £184,422 |
| Flat 5 Hunters Walk William Hunter Way, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-06-25 | £211,989 |
CM14 4ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM14 4ED 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Junior School, Brentwood Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BX | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Infant School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BX | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Junior School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BY | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Trees Primary School Vaughan Williams Way , Warley CM14 5RY | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Becket Keys Church of England Free School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenfield High School Alexander Lane , Shenfield CM15 8RY | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School Brentwood Hanging Hill Lane , Hutton CM13 2HG | 3out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 4,603 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midpoint Cafe | 117 High Street, Brentwood | 54 yd | |
| Balti House / Taste Of India | 112 High Street, Brentwood | 102 yd | |
| THE DAILY Bubble Tea & Juice | 88A High Street, Brentwood | 104 yd | |
| Nandos | 101 High Street, Brentwood | 125 yd | |
| Eigh Tea 9 | 89 High Street, Brentwood | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 123 High Street, Brentwood Town | 54 yd | |
| The Merchant (K-Town,Chik Box, Locked \& Loaded) | 125 - 127 High Street, Brentwood | 87 yd | |
| The Vine Brentwood | 104 High Street, Brentwood | 101 yd | |
| Sugar Hut | 93 High Street, Brentwood | 107 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | The Slug And Lettuce, Hanover House | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 113 High Street, Brentwood | 54 yd | |
| MR SHISH | 119A High Street, Brentwood | 78 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S | 106 High Street, Brentwood | 102 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 114 High Street, Brentwood | 102 yd | |
| Ya Ya | 90A High Street, Brentwood Town | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 32 High Street, Brentwood | 283 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 43-45 High Street, Brentwood | 309 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 51 William Hunter Way, Brentwood | 358 yd | |
| Budgens Brentwood | 128 Kings Road, Brentwood | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | 6 London Road, Brentwood | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Brentwood) (Closed) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| Better Gym Brentwood BAYTREE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Brentwood Cricket Club COUNTY CRICKET GROUND COUNTY CRICKET GROUND SHENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Becket Keys Church Of England School SAWYERS HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Becket Keys Church Of England School Playing Fields SAWYERS HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Brentwood) F3 F3 HUBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Junior School ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL SAWYERS HALL LANE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Brentwood County High School SEVEN ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 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 | 1,032 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.