Vaughan Williams Way is in Warley, Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 5LH is located in the Warley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. This postcode has been in use since 2011-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vaughan Williams Way, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM14 5LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 23.3% | 29.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 55.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 49.2% | 57.1% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 6.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 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.
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 44.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 81.5% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 79.4% 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% | 79.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 79.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 2.9% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vaughan Williams Way was 64.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Brentwood South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vaughan Williams Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brentwood South and the 82nd highest crime rate of 237 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clements Wood Farm Vaughan Williams Way, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2007-01-26 | £1,819,565 |
CM14 5LH 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 | 169 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Trees Junior School Junction Road , CM14 5JH | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Primary School Chindits Lane , Warley CM14 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Trees Infant School Crescent Road , CM14 5JR | - not rated | 1,317 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 | 2,390 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 | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Shenfield Common , CM14 4JF | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Shenfield Common , CM14 4JF | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverton Hall Dark Lane , Great Warley CM14 5LL | - not rated | 517 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverton PRU Dark Lane , Great Warley CM14 5LL | - not rated | 818 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverton House Dark Lane , Great Warley CM14 5LL | - not rated | 847 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Vine School 4 Primrose Hill , CM14 4LT | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Turk Ltd | Warley Road, Great Warley | 545 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Ltd At Countryside House | Ground Floor And First Floor, Countryside House | 756 yd | |
| Yorkies | 186 Warley Hill, Warley | 788 yd | |
| Brentwood Karting Centre | Brentwood Karting, Warley Gap | 815 yd | |
| Eagle Cafe Ltd | The Keys, Eagle Way | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Hall | Christ Church, Warley Hill | 613 yd | |
| Charlies Bar Ltd | 152 Warley Hill, Warley | 920 yd | |
| 124 (Essex) Transport Squadron Rlc Army Reserve Centre | Territorial Army Centre, Clive Road | 956 yd | |
| Mavericks RFC | Warley Playing Fields, The Drive | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Alexandra, 114 Warley Hill | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Prep School Warley WARLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 493 yd |
| Clements Park PASTORAL WAY | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Brentwood) CHINDITS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Brentwood Park Ski And Snowboard Centre BRENTWOOD PARK SKI AND SNOWBOARD CENTRE BRENTWOOD PARK SKI AND SNOWBOARD CENTRE WARLEY GAP | ski slopes | 978 yd |
| Warley Playing Fields The Drive | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Brentwood Park Golf Range WARLEY GAP | golf | 1,057 yd |
| Recoil Trampoline Club Trampoline & Activity Centre TRAMPOLINE AND ACTIVITY CENTRE TRAMPOLINE AND ACTIVITY CENTRE EAGLE WAY | 1,087 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.