South Weald Road is in Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 4QZ 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 South Weald Road, Brentwood, CM14 4QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM14 4NN, CM14 4RA, CM14 4QD, CM14 4QY, CM14 4NJ, CM14 4RB, CM14 4QB, CM14 4NL, CM14 4QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM14 4QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 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 vicinity of CM14 4QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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 | 20.8% | 22.3% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 66.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 5.4% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 51.1% | 60.5% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4QZ 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 | 13.8% | 8.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 40.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 89.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 93.2% | 91.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 76.7% | 17.8% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 72.1% | 46.2% | 25.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Weald Road was 83.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% higher than the Brentwood West average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
South Weald Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brentwood West and the 53rd highest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 South Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-06-07 | £1,096,071 |
| 10 South Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2024-02-16 | £1,459,155 |
| 14 South Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2023-10-25 | £1,454,010 |
| 26 South Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,420,000 | 2023-01-10 | £1,452,660 |
| 27 South Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-06-17 | £888,021 |
CM14 4QZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 4QZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 971 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 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Primary School Chindits Lane , Warley CM14 5LF | 3out of 4 | 2,020 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 | 2,170 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 | 2,170 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 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Becket Keys Church of England Free School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 2out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenfield High School Alexander Lane , Shenfield CM15 8RY | 3out of 4 | 4,564 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 | 1,995 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 3,300 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 | 536 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece Harvester | The Golden Fleece, 101 London Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Weald Parish Hall | London Road, Brentwood | 552 yd | |
| The Bull | 13 Brook Street, Brentwood Town | 801 yd | |
| Kings Chase Sports And Social Club Ltd | Kings Chase Sports And Social Club, Kings Chase | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6 London Road, Brentwood | 502 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Brentwood) F3 F3 HUBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 696 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.