Cornish Grove is in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 5XX 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 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornish Grove, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 5WF, CM3 5FP, CM3 5XZ, CM3 5FH, CM3 5WG, CM3 5FL, CM3 5XY, CM3 5WE, CM3 5RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM3 5XX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.2% | 53.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 37.9% | 39% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 42.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 57.5% | 51.8% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 14.1% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 13.6% | -9.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 14.6% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 36.4% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 90.6% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97.2% | 92.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 92.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornish Grove was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% higher than the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornish Grove has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood and the 201st lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cornish Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2023-08-08 | £481,505 |
| 7 Cornish Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-07-18 | £434,563 |
| 13 Cornish Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-07-30 | £252,775 |
| 11 Cornish Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-01-22 | £251,661 |
| 5 Cornish Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-12-10 | £436,197 |
CM3 5XX 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5YJ | 3out of 4 | 364 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 | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Primary School Guys Farm Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NB | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodville Primary School Brent Avenue , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5SE | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elachi Fine Indian Cuisine | 1B Guild Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 299 yd | |
| Thai Bualuang Restaurant | 10 Guild Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 299 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 19 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers | 300 yd | |
| Rose & Bumble | 51 Inchbonnie Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 306 yd | |
| The Bread Box | 8 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham Ferrers Rugby, Sports And Social Pavillion | The Pavilion, Saltcoats Park | 209 yd | |
| Town Crier | 18 - 24 Chandlers Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 285 yd | |
| Bar Vino Ltd | 8 Market Square, South Woodham Ferrers | 334 yd | |
| Club Bar And Grill @ Club Woodham | 5 - 7 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 359 yd | |
| Woodham Watersports Ass. Clubhouse And Premises | The Club House, Marsh Farm Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | ASDA, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth Ii Square | 223 yd | |
| The Sababa Kitchen | Market Site, Kiosk 46, St Martins Square | 291 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 55 Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 309 yd | |
| Woodham Grill | 7 Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 309 yd | |
| Churchills Fish & Chips | 14 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth II Square | 224 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collingwood Primary School ANSON CLOSE | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Club Woodham FERRERS SQUASH CLUB FERRERS SQUASH CLUB BARON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 451 yd |
| William De Ferrers School TRINITY SQUARE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre Trinity Row | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Compass Gardens Recreation Ground COMPASS GARDENS COMPASS GARDENS CREEKVIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Saltcoats Park SALTCOATS PARK SALTCOATS PARK CUTLERS ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Champions Manor Hall CHAMPIONS MANOR HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE 94-104 CHAMPIONS MANOR HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE 94-104 HULLBRIDGE ROAD | 916 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.