Mill Lane is in Hook End, Brentwood and in Brentwood district. CM15 0PP is located in the Blackmore & Doddinghurst 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 Mill Lane, Hook End, Brentwood, CM15 0PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM15 0PB, CM15 0PA, CM15 0PD, CM15 0PG, CM15 0PL, CM15 0NZ, CM15 0PH, CM15 0PE, CM15 0PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM15 0PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 CM15 0PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 26.8% | 28.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 59.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 51.5% | 52.1% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 17.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 25.3% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 94.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Blackmore & Doddinghurst average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Mill Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blackmore & Doddinghurst and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brae Mill Lane, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-07-25 | £595,973 |
| Jubilee Mill Lane, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-01-22 | £870,077 |
| Oak View Mill Lane, Brentwood, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2023-10-23 | £1,330,852 |
| Hambledon Mill Lane, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2021-11-25 | £763,513 |
| Sunny Brae Mill Lane, Brentwood, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-23 | £610,249 |
CM15 0PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM15 0PP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM15 0PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddinghurst Infant School Church Lane , Doddinghurst CM15 0NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School Church Lane , Doddinghurst CM15 0NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmore Primary School Nine Ashes Road , Blackmore CM4 0QR | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School School Road , Kelvedon Hatch CM15 0DH | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Ashwells Road , Bentley CM15 9SE | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenfield High School Alexander Lane , Shenfield CM15 8RY | 3out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kervan Kitchen | The Willow, Church Lane | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipps Cross Remembrance Hall | Tipps Cross Rememberance Hall, Blackmore Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Rock Chinese Takeaway | 1 Doddinghurst Stores, Church Lane | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Of Doddinghurst | 74b-76 Church Lane, Doddinghurst | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tipps Cross Remembrance Hall BLACKMORE ROAD | 970 yd | |
| Doddinghurst Village Hall Playing Fields VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.