Mashie Link is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 3FN is located in the Broomfield and The Walthams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mashie Link, Chelmsford, CM3 3FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 3FQ, CM3 3FR, CM3 3FP, CM3 3FG, CM3 3FH, CM3 3PY, CM3 3FS, CM3 3FW, CM3 3FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM3 3FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.3% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.8% | 38.1% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 46.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 7.1% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 15% | 0.3% | -14.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 40.8% | 66.5% | 25.7% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 26.3% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 5.6% | -13.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 CM3 3FN this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 9.3% | -26.1% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 10.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 17.6% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 42.8% | 26.8% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97% | 68.6% | -28.4% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 96.6% | 83% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 8.9% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 83.2% | -12.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mashie Link was 97.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% higher than the Boreham and The Leighs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mashie Link has the 7th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs and the 111th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mashie Link, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-02-07 | £513,767 |
| 17 Mashie Link, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-05-25 | £805,430 |
| 12 Mashie Link, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-03-29 | £700,690 |
| 12 Mashie Link, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £569,995 | 2019-05-23 | £667,183 |
| 16 Mashie Link, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £564,995 | 2019-04-30 | £665,162 |
CM3 3FN 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 | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | 2out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield Primary School School Lane , Broomfield CM1 7DN | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Beardsley Drive , North Springfield CM1 6ZQ | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Bowling And Social Club | Channels Drive, Broomfield | 240 yd | |
| Channels Food And Beverage Ltd | Channels Golf Club, Belsteads Farm Lane | 609 yd | |
| Marlborough Highways | McDonald Highway Services, 7 Eagle Way | 786 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, 5 Eagle Way | 786 yd | |
| Subway | SUBWAY, 6 Regiment Business Park | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 9 Centenary Way, Springfield | 1,006 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips Chicken Punk | 5 Centenary Way, Springfield | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, 2 Regiment Business Park | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon Indoor Bowls Club CHANNELS DRIVE | indoor bowls | 249 yd |
| Channels Golf Club (Closed) Belsteads Farm Lane | golf | 668 yd |
| Beaulieu Park School ARMISTICE AVENUE | grass pitches | 974 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.