Belsteads Farm Lane is in Little Waltham, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 3PT 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM3 3PT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 49.4% | 55.6% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 44.4% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 3PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 25.3% | 55% | 29.7% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 32.8% | -30.4% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 59.2% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 32.5% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3PT this area, 6.9% 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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 6.9% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.7% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 23.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 45.9% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 66.3% | -28.6% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 95.8% | 77.2% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 77% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belsteads Farm Lane was 159.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.2% higher than the Boreham and The Leighs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belsteads Farm Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs and the 59th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belsteads Farm Belsteads Farm Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2020-01-20 | £1,065,463 |
| Belsteads Farm Barn Belsteads Farm Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2017-02-14 | £134,857 |
| Channels Cottage Belsteads Farm Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £574,950 | 2016-10-19 | £739,433 |
| Channels Lodge Hotel Belsteads Farm Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £828,000 | 2015-03-16 | £1,082,593 |
| Southern Cottage Belsteads Farm Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2009-10-16 | £450,963 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabbotts Junior School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nabbotts Infant School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield Primary School School Lane , Broomfield CM1 7DN | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,324 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 | 2,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 1,161 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BX | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Woodlands Campus Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BX | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channels Food And Beverage Ltd | Channels Golf Club, Belsteads Farm Lane | 3 yd | |
| Subway | SUBWAY, 6 Regiment Business Park | 583 yd | |
| Falcon Bowling And Social Club | Channels Drive, Broomfield | 610 yd | |
| Marlborough Highways | McDonald Highway Services, 7 Eagle Way | 716 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, 5 Eagle Way | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, 2 Regiment Business Park | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Channels Golf Club (Closed) Belsteads Farm Lane | golf | 95 yd |
| Falcon Indoor Bowls Club CHANNELS DRIVE | indoor bowls | 610 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.