Parkdale is in Danbury, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 4EH 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 Parkdale, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 4DP, CM3 4DT, CM3 4DR, CM3 4EJ, CM3 4DS, CM3 4DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM3 4EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 49.8% | 54.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 45.2% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 4EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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 | 16.5% | 22.3% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 61.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 53.9% | 54.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CM3 4EH this area, 8.6% 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 7.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 19.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 44.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 90% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 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 | 95.3% | 92.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkdale was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkdale has the 18th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Parkdale, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-07-25 | £707,662 |
| 46 Parkdale, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-11-29 | £606,255 |
| 25 Parkdale, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-11-29 | £661,240 |
| 16 Parkdale, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2023-09-05 | £488,088 |
| 18 Parkdale, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-08-10 | £626,092 |
CM3 4EH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM3 4EH 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 5,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 295 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 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Bicknacre Road , Bicknacre CM3 4ES | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baddow Hall Infant School New Road , Great Baddow CM2 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baddow Hall Junior School New Road , Great Baddow CM2 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Community 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 | 3,524 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 | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Green Preparatory School Parsonage Lane , Little Baddow CM3 4SU | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarity Independent School Bridge Farm Barn , Woodhill Road CM2 7SG | - not rated | 2,220 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 | 412 yd | |
| Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin | The Griffin, 64 Main Road | 794 yd | |
| Blossom Hill | 60 Main Road, Danbury | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Arms | Penny Royal Road, Danbury | 1,070 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 | 61.2% |
| 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 | 38.8% |
| Median download speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.