Bickerton Point is in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 5YG 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 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bickerton Point, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 5YF, CM3 5YQ, CM3 5YL, CM3 5YE, CM3 5YD, CM3 5YB, CM3 5YW, CM3 5WQ, CM3 5FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM3 5YG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.8% | 52.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5YG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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 | 27.7% | 23% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 65.9% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 31.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 93.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.5% | 94.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bickerton Point was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bickerton Point has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood and the 20th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Bickerton Point, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-06-21 | £511,595 |
| 10 Bickerton Point, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-05-09 | £479,456 |
| 7 Bickerton Point, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-07-19 | £514,483 |
| 28 Bickerton Point, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-06-10 | £456,837 |
| 31 Bickerton Point, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2021-03-01 | £530,969 |
CM3 5YG 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 5YG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5YG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5YJ | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Foundation 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 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Primary School Guys Farm Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NB | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodville Primary School Brent Avenue , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5SE | 4out of 4 | 1,577 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 | 404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensward Academy Greensward Lane , SS5 5HG | 3out of 4 | 5,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yatzen Chinese | The Oakland Hotel, 2 - 6 Reeves Way | 503 yd | |
| Chillis Indian Fusion | First Floor, Oakland House | 503 yd | |
| Hotwok | 1 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 503 yd | |
| SWF Leisure Centre | William De Ferrers Centre, Trinity Square | 536 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 10-12 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham Ferrers Rugby, Sports And Social Pavillion | The Pavilion, Saltcoats Park | 384 yd | |
| Bar Vino Ltd | 8 Market Square, South Woodham Ferrers | 438 yd | |
| Town Crier | 18 - 24 Chandlers Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 538 yd | |
| Club Bar And Grill @ Club Woodham | 5 - 7 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Grill | 7 Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 428 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 55 Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers | 428 yd | |
| The Sababa Kitchen | Market Site, Kiosk 46, St Martins Square | 465 yd | |
| Churchills Fish & Chips | 14 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers | 503 yd | |
| New Town Chinese Take Away | 10 Chipping Row, South Woodham Ferrers | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth II Square | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collingwood Primary School ANSON CLOSE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Compass Gardens Recreation Ground COMPASS GARDENS COMPASS GARDENS CREEKVIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre Trinity Row | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 501 yd |
| William De Ferrers School TRINITY SQUARE | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Club Woodham FERRERS SQUASH CLUB FERRERS SQUASH CLUB BARON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 660 yd |
| Saltcoats Park SALTCOATS PARK SALTCOATS PARK CUTLERS ROAD | grass pitches | 666 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 | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.