Thornridge is in Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 4YJ is located in the Brentwood North 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 Thornridge, Brentwood, CM14 4YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM14 4YG, CM14 4YH, CM14 4YN, CM14 4YL, CM14 4YD, CM14 4YB, CM14 4XU, CM14 4XX, CM14 4YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM14 4YJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 53% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 35.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 44.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 47.7% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 20.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 29.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.2% | 81.8% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 90.3% | 83.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 88.2% | 84.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.9% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 0% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornridge was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Brentwood North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornridge has the 7th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Brentwood North and the 41st lowest crime rate of 237 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Thornridge, Brentwood, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-05 | £409,091 |
| 12 Thornridge, Brentwood, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-03-19 | £436,313 |
| 5 Thornridge, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-03-02 | £492,629 |
| 9 Thornridge, Brentwood, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2020-10-02 | £421,457 |
| 18 Thornridge, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-02-09 | £501,010 |
CM14 4YJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM14 4YJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larchwood Primary School Larchwood Gardens , Pilgrims Hatch CM15 9NG | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Junior School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Junior School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BY | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchwood Primary School Larchwood Gardens , Pilgrims Hatch CM15 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyers Hall College Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | - not rated | 851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Keys Church of England Free School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | - not rated | 923 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 871 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vine School 4 Primrose Hill , CM14 4LT | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Tutorial Centre Riseway , CM15 8BG | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barnyard Cafe Ltd | Calcott Hall Farm, Ongar Road | 275 yd | |
| Crumbs Sandwich Bar \& Bakery | 265 Ongar Road, Brentwood | 499 yd | |
| The Club Kitchen (Bardswell Social Club) | Club House, Bardeswell Close | 838 yd | |
| St Helens Roman Catholic Junior School | Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood | 1,049 yd | |
| Hopefield Animal Sanctuary | Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin | Ongar Road, Brentwood | 412 yd | |
| South Weald Cricket Club | Sandpit Lane, South Weald | 804 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | The Rising Sun Public House, 144 Ongar Road | 830 yd | |
| Bardswell Social Club (Bar Only) | Club House, Bardeswell Close | 838 yd | |
| Great Danes Youth Football Club | Sports Ground, Sawyers Hall Lane | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Fish & Chips | 253 Ongar Road, Brentwood | 499 yd | |
| Wongs Chinese Food Take Away | 263 Ongar Road, Brentwood | 499 yd | |
| Ongar Kebab | 261 Ongar Road, Brentwood | 499 yd | |
| Ayub's Pink Garlic | 4 North Road, Brentwood | 1,036 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 High Street, Brentwood | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Stores Ltd | 6-8a Harewood Road, Pilgrims Hatch | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkins Playing Fields Ongar Road | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Becket Keys Church Of England School SAWYERS HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Becket Keys Church Of England School Playing Fields SAWYERS HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Larchwood Primary School LARCHWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| St Helens School SAWYERS HALL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.