Weald Close is in Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 4QU 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 Weald Close, Brentwood, CM14 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM14 4QW, CM14 4QX, CM14 4QT, CM14 4NL, CM14 4QG, CM14 4QY, CM14 4QQ, CM14 4NH, CM14 4ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM14 4QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 30.6% | 50.2% | 19.6% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 38.5% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.3% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 50.9% | 59% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 5.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4QU this area, 7% 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 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 48.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 83.4% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 92.2% | 86.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 86.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weald Close was 108.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% higher than the Brentwood West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Weald Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brentwood West and the 41st highest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Weald Close, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-02-28 | £633,021 |
| 14 Weald Close, Brentwood, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2024-05-10 | £743,611 |
| 1 Weald Close, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-12-18 | £759,219 |
| 12 Weald Close, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-05-19 | £1,047,917 |
| 24 Weald Close, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-04-21 | £777,119 |
CM14 4QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4QU 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 | 213 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 917 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 | 1,382 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,816 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 | 1,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Junior School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Becket Keys Church of England Free School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenfield High School Alexander Lane , Shenfield CM15 8RY | 3out of 4 | 4,211 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 | 1,649 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 3,649 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 | 417 yd | |
| The Raj | 21 Kings Road, Brentwood | 849 yd | |
| Malina Patisserie Ltd | 45 Kings Road, Brentwood | 863 yd | |
| The Club Kitchen (Bardswell Social Club) | Club House, Bardeswell Close | 890 yd | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | 1 Chatham Way, Brentwood | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Chase Sports And Social Club Ltd | Kings Chase Sports And Social Club, Kings Chase | 679 yd | |
| Bardswell Social Club (Bar Only) | Club House, Bardeswell Close | 890 yd | |
| South Weald Parish Hall | London Road, Brentwood | 904 yd | |
| The Merchant (K-Town,Chik Box, Locked \& Loaded) | 125 - 127 High Street, Brentwood | 914 yd | |
| Baptist Church | Brentwood Baptist Church, Kings Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingz Yardy(Kitchen) | 25A Kings Road, Brentwood | 848 yd | |
| H & H Kebabs | 33 Kings Road, Brentwood | 849 yd | |
| Kings Restaurant (Oriental) | 43 Kings Road, Brentwood | 849 yd | |
| Ya Ya | 90A High Street, Brentwood Town | 941 yd | |
| MR SHISH | 119A High Street, Brentwood | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6 London Road, Brentwood | 194 yd | |
| Budgens Brentwood | 128 Kings Road, Brentwood | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Brentwood) F3 F3 HUBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.