Pennyfields is in Warley, Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 5LQ is located in the Brentwood West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pennyfields, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM14 5HA, CM14 5HW, CM14 5JP, CM14 5ER, CM14 5EL, CM14 5HR, CM14 5JR, CM14 5HN, CM14 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM14 5LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 39.7% | 48.8% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 29.8% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 50% | 47.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 37.5% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 42.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 87% | 76.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 84.3% | 76.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 77% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 11.8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennyfields was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brentwood North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Barton Court Pennyfields, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-02-25 | £282,002 |
| Flat 4 Barton Court Pennyfields, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-03-31 | £344,479 |
| Flat 5 Barton Court Pennyfields, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2015-03-31 | £302,508 |
| Flat 7 Barton Court Pennyfields, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2015-01-05 | £238,797 |
| Flat 8 Barton Court Pennyfields, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-05-08 | £298,788 |
CM14 5LQ 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Trees Infant School Crescent Road , CM14 5JR | - not rated | 147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Trees Junior School Junction Road , CM14 5JH | - not rated | 217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Trees Primary School Vaughan Williams Way , Warley CM14 5RY | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Primary School Chindits Lane , Warley CM14 5LF | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Primary School Riseway , CM15 8BG | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Queen's Road , CM14 4EX | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Shenfield Common , CM14 4JF | - not rated | 904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Shenfield Common , CM14 4JF | - not rated | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vine School 4 Primrose Hill , CM14 4LT | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hogarth Tutorial Centre Riseway , CM15 8BG | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Endeavour School Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | - not rated | 1,673 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 | 53 yd | |
| Rajmoni Indian Cuisine | 20 Warley Hill, Warley | 53 yd | |
| Juboraj Tandoori | 31 Warley Hill, Warley | 105 yd | |
| Laundry And Latte Ltd | 27 Warley Hill, Warley | 118 yd | |
| Flying Fish | 2-2A Victoria Road, Warley | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Arms | The Essex Arms, Warley Hill | 53 yd | |
| Rumours | 110 - 112 Kings Road, Brentwood | 476 yd | |
| The Peasants Revolt Micropub | 137A Kings Road, Brentwood | 516 yd | |
| Charlies Bar Ltd | 152 Warley Hill, Warley | 532 yd | |
| Kings Chase Sports And Social Club Ltd | Kings Chase Sports And Social Club, Kings Chase | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Chinese Takeaway | 24 Warley Hill, Warley | 53 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 14 Warley Hill, Warley | 53 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chinese Take Away | 17 Warley Hill, Warley | 113 yd | |
| Papadom | 8 Warley Hill, Warley | 239 yd | |
| Lagdens Seafood | 2A Warley Hill, Warley | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Alexandra, 114 Warley Hill | 414 yd | |
| Budgens Brentwood | 128 Kings Road, Brentwood | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | 6 London Road, Brentwood | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clements Park PASTORAL WAY | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Brentwood) F3 F3 HUBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Brentwood) CHINDITS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Brentwood County High School SEVEN ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Better Gym Brentwood BAYTREE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Warley Playing Fields The Drive | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Curves For Women (Brentwood) (Closed) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,047 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.