Marklay Drive is in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 5NP is located in the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marklay Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 5NN, CM3 5NR, CM3 5NW, CM3 5LQ, CM3 5NL, CM3 5NT, CM3 5NJ, CM3 5RF, CM3 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM3 5NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 31.9% | 33.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 45.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 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 (85.1%) 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 | 56.9% | 52.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.6% | 15.4% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 19.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 26.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 92.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
In this area, 93.5% 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% | 93.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marklay Drive was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Marklay Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville and the 30th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Marklay Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-09-26 | £441,739 |
| 17 Marklay Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-04-21 | £410,348 |
| 3 Marklay Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-06-22 | £384,460 |
| 9 Marklay Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2021-03-19 | £382,110 |
| 6 Marklay Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-05 | £345,970 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Primary School Guys Farm Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NB | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodville Primary School Brent Avenue , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5SE | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 4 Warwick Parade, Clements Green Lane | 322 yd | |
| The Railway Pub | Railway Public House, 50 Hullbridge Road | 438 yd | |
| Rose & Bumble | 51 Inchbonnie Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 764 yd | |
| Elachi Fine Indian Cuisine | 1B Guild Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 787 yd | |
| Thai Bualuang Restaurant | 10 Guild Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap Room 19 | 19 Haltwhistle Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 291 yd | |
| Club Bar And Grill @ Club Woodham | 5 - 7 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 803 yd | |
| Town Crier | 18 - 24 Chandlers Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 861 yd | |
| Bar Vino Ltd | 8 Market Square, South Woodham Ferrers | 980 yd | |
| South Woodham Ferrers Rugby, Sports And Social Pavillion | The Pavilion, Saltcoats Park | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | ASDA, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth Ii Square | 860 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 862 yd | |
| New Town Chinese Take Away | 10 Chipping Row, South Woodham Ferrers | 897 yd | |
| Pink Garlic | 4 Chipping Row, South Woodham Ferrers | 897 yd | |
| Churchills Fish & Chips | 14 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth II Square | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Champions Manor Hall CHAMPIONS MANOR HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE 94-104 CHAMPIONS MANOR HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE 94-104 HULLBRIDGE ROAD | 167 yd | |
| South Woodham Village Hall Playing Field Hullbridge Road | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Club Woodham FERRERS SQUASH CLUB FERRERS SQUASH CLUB BARON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 765 yd |
| William De Ferrers School TRINITY SQUARE | grass pitches | 951 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.