Fayrewood Drive is in Great Leighs, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 1GT is located in the Boreham and The Leighs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 2005-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fayrewood Drive, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 1GX, CM3 1GU, CM3 1NX, CM3 1GS, CM3 1NY, CM3 1NN, CM3 1GZ, CM3 1GY, CM3 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM3 1GT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 29.4% | 34.9% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 49.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 58.3% | 62% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 28.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 15.5% | 11.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.6% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 33% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.2% | 91.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 94.2% | 94.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fayrewood Drive was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Boreham and The Leighs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fayrewood Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs and the 178th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Little Dominie Court Fayrewood Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-20 | £216,031 |
| 14 Little Dominie Court Fayrewood Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-07-21 | £223,441 |
| 5 Little Dominie Court Fayrewood Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2022-06-10 | £211,236 |
| 3 Little Dominie Court Fayrewood Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-04-29 | £242,906 |
| 4 Little Dominie Court Fayrewood Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-04 | £227,719 |
CM3 1GT 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Leighs Primary School Aragon Road , Great Leighs CM3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Court School Ennerdale Avenue , Great Notley CM77 7UE | 3out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley Green Primary School Blickling Road , Great Notley CM77 7ZJ | 3out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Street , Little Waltham CM3 3NY | 3out of 4 | 4,989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford End Church of England Primary School Main Road , Ford End CM3 1LQ | - not rated | 5,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle | Main Road, Great Leighs | 546 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | 191 Main Road, Great Leighs | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great And Little Leighs Playing Field Boreham Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Great Leighs Primary School ARAGON ROAD | grass pitches | 353 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.