Westwood Avenue is in Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 4PA is located in the Brentwood West 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 Westwood Avenue, Brentwood, CM14 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM14 4PD, CM14 4GH, CM14 4NG, CM14 4PB, CM14 4NB, CM14 4NQ, CM14 4NH, CM14 4NE, CM14 4NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM14 4PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 CM14 4PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 24.9% | 28.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 59.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 53.8% | 60.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 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 4PA this area, 8.1% 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 | 15.4% | 8.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 39.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.5% | 88.7% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.7% | 89.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Avenue was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the Brentwood West average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Westwood Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brentwood West and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Westwood Avenue, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-08-08 | £706,195 |
| 34 Westwood Avenue, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-01-06 | £635,530 |
| 28 Westwood Avenue, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-10-31 | £646,339 |
| 14 Westwood Avenue, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £707,500 | 2023-12-20 | £733,002 |
| 24 Westwood Avenue, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-11-04 | £539,204 |
CM14 4PA 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Trees Primary School Vaughan Williams Way , Warley CM14 5RY | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald Wigley Bush Lane , South Weald CM14 5QN | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Primary School Chindits Lane , Warley CM14 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Junior School, Brentwood Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,129 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 | 2,129 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Keys Church of England Free School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenfield High School Alexander Lane , Shenfield CM15 8RY | 3out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 3,541 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birdcage Cafe | 34 Kavanaghs Road, Brentwood | 204 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece Harvester | The Golden Fleece, 101 London Road | 707 yd | |
| Flying Fish | 2-2A Victoria Road, Warley | 914 yd | |
| Juboraj Tandoori | 31 Warley Hill, Warley | 915 yd | |
| Laundry And Latte Ltd | 27 Warley Hill, Warley | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Weald Parish Hall | London Road, Brentwood | 707 yd | |
| Kings Chase Sports And Social Club Ltd | Kings Chase Sports And Social Club, Kings Chase | 726 yd | |
| The Bull | 13 Brook Street, Brentwood Town | 946 yd | |
| Essex Arms | The Essex Arms, Warley Hill | 964 yd | |
| Baptist Church | Brentwood Baptist Church, Kings Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden Chinese Take Away | 17 Warley Hill, Warley | 911 yd | |
| Lagdens Seafood | 2A Warley Hill, Warley | 959 yd | |
| Papadom | 8 Warley Hill, Warley | 964 yd | |
| Swan Chinese Takeaway | 24 Warley Hill, Warley | 964 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 14 Warley Hill, Warley | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6 London Road, Brentwood | 406 yd | |
| Budgens Brentwood | 128 Kings Road, Brentwood | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Brentwood) F3 F3 HUBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Clements Park PASTORAL WAY | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.