Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM3 3HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.1%	51.1%	-3.0%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	45.9%	48.9%	3.0%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 CM3 3HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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	57.1%	57.3%	0.2%	37.9%	19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	30.1%	32.3%	2.2%	44.2%	-11.9%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	8.5%	4.7%	-3.8%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	2.7%	3.6%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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 (89.2%) 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	55.8%	56.8%	1.0%	48.4%	8.4%
Good health	33.7%	32.4%	-1.3%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	9.3%	8.8%	-0.5%	12.7%	-3.9%
Bad health	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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%	13%	-4.4%	18.2%	-5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	4.7%	-6.5%	9.6%	-4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	29%	27.2%	-1.8%	13.4%	13.8%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	5.3%	-3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	18.1%	6.1%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	21.2%	31.2%	10.0%	33.8%	-2.6%
Other	6.9%	4%	-2.9%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	17%	9.8%	-7.2%	0.7%	9.1%
Indian	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	2%	7.1%	5.1%	2.5%	4.6%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	1%	0.2%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	75.1%	73.5%	-1.6%	81.4%	-7.9%
Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.6% 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	71.7%	80.6%	8.9%	83.2%	-2.6%
European Union	4.8%	2.9%	-1.9%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	2.3%	2%	-0.3%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	17%	10.3%	-6.7%	5.6%	4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	71.7%	80.6%	8.9%	83.2%	-2.6%
10+ Years	20.4%	4.9%	-15.5%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	3.7%	0.2%	-3.5%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	2%	2.5%	0.5%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	11.8%	9.5%	1.9%	9.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.8%	76.7%	-0.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
Eastern Asia	7.8%	0.3%	7.5%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central Asia	0.7%	0.0%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	6.6%	13.5%	-6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.4%	37.2%	4.2%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Main Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 320.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 325.7% higher than the Boreham and The Leighs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Main Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs and the 19th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CM3 3HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Main Road are based on 1225 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chelmsford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM3 3HJ

Average Price
£2,703,321

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,703,321

Estimated Average Property Prices for Main Road

Average Price
£642,440

Semi-Detached
£486,797

Terraced
£371,176

Detached
£794,291

Flats/Maisonettes
£230,191

Other
£1,390,340

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Main Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Grange Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building	£2,523,100	2019-02-22	£2,658,266
The Grange Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building	£2,523,100	2018-10-15	£2,643,514

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM3 3HJ

Flood Risk

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
No data flood risk

Flood risk from surface water
No data flood risk

* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.

Employment

CM3 3HJ 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.

The percentage of student residents living in CM3 3HJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)	88
Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	31
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	16
Looking after home or family	10
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	24
Construction	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX	4out of 4	5,156 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boreham Primary School Juniper Road , Boreham CM3 3DB	3out of 4	1,509 yd	Community 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	1,928 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Wilson CofE Primary School Beardsley Drive , CM1 6ZQ	- not rated	1,928 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW	3out of 4	2,187 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nabbotts Junior School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW	- not rated	2,265 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY	- not rated	2,664 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY	3out of 4	2,664 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW	4out of 4	4,514 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW	- not rated	4,514 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS	3out of 4	4,623 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT	4out of 4	2,036 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS	- not rated	1,348 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ	- not rated	3,092 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP	- not rated	4,001 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ	- not rated	4,170 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmer Residential School Maldon Road , CM2 7RZ	- not rated	4,341 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	McDonalds Restaurant, Colchester Road	473 yd
Joy Canteen	Street Record, Generals Lane	585 yd
Eurest C/o Royal Mail	Royal Mail South East Anglia Mail Centre, Winsford Way	678 yd
Royal Mail Canteen Catering Service	Royal Mail South East Anglia Mail Centre, Winsford Way	678 yd
Global Marine	Unit 1, Winsford Way	894 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Grange	The Grange Public House, Main Road		64 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys	2 White Hart Lane, Springfield		945 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CM3 3HJ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Availability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA)	80.0%

Speed Availability

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	20.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA	0.0%
Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA	0.0%

Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.