Kipling Close is in Warley, Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM14 5WX is located in the Warley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. This postcode has been in use since 2003-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kipling Close, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5WX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM14 5WY, CM14 5WW, CM14 5WQ, CM14 5GD, CM14 5GE, CM14 5WR, CM14 5RT, CM14 5WJ, CM14 5WT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM14 5WX 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 | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 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 5WX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 29.4% | 35.4% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 54.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 72.4% | 63.7% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 21.6% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CM14 5WX this area, 7.7% 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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 47.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.8% | 84% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 89.5% | 88.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 8.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kipling Close was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Brentwood North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kipling Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Brentwood North and the 104th lowest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 13 Joseph Court Kipling Close, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-10-03 | £410,000 |
| Flat 4 Joseph Court Kipling Close, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-08-18 | £429,698 |
| Flat 3 Joseph Court Kipling Close, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-11-28 | £406,367 |
| Flat 1 Joseph Court Kipling Close, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2018-11-26 | £381,779 |
| Flat 9 Joseph Court Kipling Close, Brentwood, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2018-05-11 | £486,258 |
CM14 5WX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warley Primary School Chindits Lane , Warley CM14 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,060 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 | 2,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Primary School and Nursery Riseway , Off Hogarth Avenue CM15 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Junior School, Brentwood Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,557 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 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentwood County High School Seven Arches Road , CM14 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Keys Church of England Free School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School Brentwood Hanging Hill Lane , Hutton CM13 2HG | 3out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 995 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School Sawyers Hall Lane , CM15 9DA | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Endeavour Co-Operative Academy Hogarth Avenue , CM15 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Warley Street , Great Warley CM13 3LA | - not rated | 3,721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkies | 186 Warley Hill, Warley | 609 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Ltd At Countryside House | Ground Floor And First Floor, Countryside House | 641 yd | |
| The Birdcage Cafe | 34 Kavanaghs Road, Brentwood | 743 yd | |
| The Fat Turk Ltd | Warley Road, Great Warley | 850 yd | |
| Village | 16 Warley Hill, Warley | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Bar Ltd | 152 Warley Hill, Warley | 635 yd | |
| Christ Church Hall | Christ Church, Warley Hill | 703 yd | |
| Essex Arms | The Essex Arms, Warley Hill | 872 yd | |
| Mavericks RFC | Warley Playing Fields, The Drive | 919 yd | |
| Kings Chase Sports And Social Club Ltd | Kings Chase Sports And Social Club, Kings Chase | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Chinese Takeaway | 24 Warley Hill, Warley | 872 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 14 Warley Hill, Warley | 872 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chinese Take Away | 17 Warley Hill, Warley | 884 yd | |
| Papadom | 8 Warley Hill, Warley | 1,009 yd | |
| Lagdens Seafood | 2A Warley Hill, Warley | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Alexandra, 114 Warley Hill | 675 yd | |
| Tesco | 6 London Road, Brentwood | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clements Park PASTORAL WAY | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Brentwood) CHINDITS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Brentwood) F3 F3 HUBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Ursuline Prep School Warley WARLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Warley Playing Fields The Drive | grass pitches | 967 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.