St Cleres Way is in Danbury, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 4AF is located in the Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Cleres Way, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 4AG, CM3 4DB, CM3 4EQ, CM3 4AE, CM3 4DJ, CM3 4DL, CM3 4DH, CM3 4AB, CM3 4NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM3 4AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.7% | -2.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CM3 4AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.2% 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 | 14.2% | 16.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 74.9% | 69.2% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 25.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.8% | 55.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 39.3% | -10.5% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.3% | 92.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 92.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Cleres Way was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Cleres Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield and the 119th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 St Cleres Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-06-13 | £537,257 |
| 60 St Cleres Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-04-30 | £583,299 |
| 17 St Cleres Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-10-13 | £496,502 |
| 52 St Cleres Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-10-01 | £565,098 |
| 41 St Cleres Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-07-27 | £725,714 |
CM3 4AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 CM3 4AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Park Community Primary School Well Lane , Danbury CM3 4AB | 4out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Little Baddow Road , Danbury CM3 4NS | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Bicknacre Road , Bicknacre CM3 4ES | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Walter Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Woodham Walter CM9 6RF | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Hanningfield Church of England Primary School The Tye , East Hanningfield CM3 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote School Eves Corner , Danbury CM3 4QB | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Green Preparatory School Parsonage Lane , Little Baddow CM3 4SU | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarity Independent School Bridge Farm Barn , Woodhill Road CM2 7SG | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Copper House Catering Limited | 121 Main Road, Danbury | 232 yd | |
| Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin | The Griffin, 64 Main Road | 300 yd | |
| Blossom Hill | 60 Main Road, Danbury | 322 yd | |
| Tea On The Green (Danbury) Ltd | Tea On The Green, 3 Eves Corner | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Arms | Penny Royal Road, Danbury | 530 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | 7 Maldon Road, Danbury | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea On The Green Deli And Bakery Ltd | Danbury Fine Foods, 2 Eves Corner | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 16 Main Road, Danbury | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Sports & Social Centre MAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Dawsons Field OLD PAVILION OLD PAVILION MAIN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Danbury Village Hall MAIN ROAD | 724 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 | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.