Gandalfs Ride is in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 5WS is located in the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gandalfs Ride, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5WS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 5RJ, CM3 5WT, CM3 5ZS, CM3 5ZR, CM3 5ZW, CM3 5ZX, CM3 5ZJ, CM3 5WW, CM3 7AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM3 5WS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 36% | 39.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 45.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 60.8% | 53.2% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 12.6% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 8.1% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 9.9% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.5% | 15.6% | -11.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.4% | 25.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 25.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.4% | 96.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gandalfs Ride was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Gandalfs Ride, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-08-08 | £250,243 |
| 107 Gandalfs Ride, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-08-05 | £170,340 |
| 74 Gandalfs Ride, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-05 | £342,592 |
| 58 Gandalfs Ride, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-05-17 | £225,184 |
| 111 Gandalfs Ride, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-08-10 | £211,158 |
CM3 5WS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5WS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 920 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Ferry Road , SS5 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community 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 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 5,289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curlew | 80 Gandalfs Ride, South Woodham Ferrers | 5 yd | |
| Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park | Marsh Farm Country Park, Marsh Farm Road | 683 yd | |
| Eyott Sailing Club | Eyotts Farm, Whitetree Court | 709 yd | |
| Rose & Bumble | 51 Inchbonnie Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 941 yd | |
| Elachi Fine Indian Cuisine | 1B Guild Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Watersports Ass. Clubhouse And Premises | The Club House, Marsh Farm Road | 683 yd | |
| Town Crier | 18 - 24 Chandlers Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 1,064 yd | |
| Club Bar And Grill @ Club Woodham | 5 - 7 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | ASDA, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth Ii Square | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth II Square | 981 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 | 992 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 | 31.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.2% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.