Arbour Close is in Warley, Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 5BB is located in the Warley 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 Arbour Close, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM14 5AZ, CM14 5BD, CM14 5UD, CM14 5UA, CM14 5UE, CM14 5ET, CM14 5EU, CM14 5AU, CM14 5BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM14 5BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 31.4% | 32.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 51% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 56.4% | 60% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 28.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 5BB this area, 8.8% 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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 8.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 16.4% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 48.4% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 87.8% | 81.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
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 | 88.2% | 86.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 86.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arbour Close was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Brentwood North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arbour Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Brentwood North and the 110th lowest crime rate of 237 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Arbour Close, Brentwood, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-12-12 | £494,328 |
| 1 Arbour Close, Brentwood, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-10-09 | £479,557 |
| 13 Arbour Close, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-05-19 | £517,946 |
| 10 Arbour Close, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-11-30 | £509,099 |
| 13 Arbour Close, Brentwood, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2021-06-30 | £543,494 |
CM14 5BB 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Trees Junior School Junction Road , CM14 5JH | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Primary School Chindits Lane , Warley CM14 5LF | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Trees Infant School Crescent Road , CM14 5JR | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Trees Primary School Vaughan Williams Way , Warley CM14 5RY | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Primary School Riseway , CM15 8BG | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood County High School Shenfield Common , CM14 4JF | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Shenfield Common , CM14 4JF | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vine School 4 Primrose Hill , CM14 4LT | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Tutorial Centre Riseway , CM15 8BG | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Endeavour School Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | 16 Warley Hill, Warley | 424 yd | |
| Rajmoni Indian Cuisine | 20 Warley Hill, Warley | 424 yd | |
| Juboraj Tandoori | 31 Warley Hill, Warley | 501 yd | |
| Laundry And Latte Ltd | 27 Warley Hill, Warley | 508 yd | |
| Yorkies | 186 Warley Hill, Warley | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Bar Ltd | 152 Warley Hill, Warley | 354 yd | |
| Essex Arms | The Essex Arms, Warley Hill | 424 yd | |
| Brave Nelson | The Brave Nelson, Woodman Road | 446 yd | |
| Mavericks RFC | Warley Playing Fields, The Drive | 459 yd | |
| Hartswood Golf Club | Clubhouse, King Georges Playing Fields | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Chinese Takeaway | 24 Warley Hill, Warley | 424 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 14 Warley Hill, Warley | 424 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chinese Take Away | 17 Warley Hill, Warley | 509 yd | |
| Papadom | 8 Warley Hill, Warley | 595 yd | |
| Lagdens Seafood | 2A Warley Hill, Warley | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Alexandra, 114 Warley Hill | 263 yd | |
| Budgens Brentwood | 128 Kings Road, Brentwood | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clements Park PASTORAL WAY | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Brentwood) CHINDITS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Warley Playing Fields The Drive | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Recoil Trampoline Club Trampoline & Activity Centre TRAMPOLINE AND ACTIVITY CENTRE TRAMPOLINE AND ACTIVITY CENTRE EAGLE WAY | 1,015 yd | |
| Brentwood County High School SEVEN ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Brentwood) F3 F3 HUBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.