Merton Place, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM3 5YW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50.8%	-1.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.7%	49.2%	1.5%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CM3 5YW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	40.5%	53.1%	12.6%	37.9%	15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	35%	30.1%	-4.9%	44.2%	-14.1%
Separated	6.8%	3.1%	-3.7%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	12.7%	11.9%	-0.8%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	5%	1.8%	-3.2%	6.1%	-4.3%

Health

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 (88.2%) 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	49.8%	55.4%	5.6%	48.4%	7.0%
Good health	35.9%	32.8%	-3.1%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	10.5%	8.4%	-2.1%	12.7%	-4.3%
Bad health	2.8%	2%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1%	1.4%	0.4%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 5YW this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.7%	8.9%	-8.8%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.1%	15.6%	-3.5%	9.6%	6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	19.6%	-0.4%	13.4%	6.2%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	9.3%	3.8%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	20.4%	8.6%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	23.6%	0.9%	33.8%	-10.2%
Other	3.2%	2.7%	-0.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	2.8%	2%	-0.8%	3.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Black African	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
White	92%	94.6%	2.6%	81.4%	13.2%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

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	92.3%	92.9%	0.6%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	1.7%	2%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	92.9%	0.6%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	1%	4.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0.7%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	59.7%	37.2%	22.5%
Christian	31.2%	46.2%	-15.0%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Merton Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merton Place was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% higher than the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merton Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood and the 262nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CM3 5YW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merton Place are based on 95 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chelmsford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merton Place, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM3 5YW

Average Price
£326,633

Semi-Detached
£304,145

Terraced
£269,933

Detached
£483,782

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merton Place

Average Price
£319,644

Semi-Detached
£301,416

Terraced
£272,995

Detached
£495,227

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merton PlaceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Merton Place, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-09-23	£293,811
31 Merton Place, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-12-20	£295,095
33 Merton Place, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2023-01-12	£284,145
35 Merton Place, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-01-11	£254,235
29 Merton Place, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-01-09	£309,380

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM3 5YW

Employment

CM3 5YW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	16
Looking after home or family	14
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Education	11
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	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	101 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	440 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	522 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood Primary School Guys Farm Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NB	3out of 4	824 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chetwood Primary School Gandalf's Ride , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5ZD	- not rated	1,110 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU	- not rated	479 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU	- not rated	479 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park School Rawreth Lane , SS6 9RN	- not rated	4,868 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greensward College Greensward Lane , SS5 5HG	- not rated	5,314 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lift Greensward Greensward Lane , SS5 5HG	3out of 4	5,385 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yatzen Chinese	The Oakland Hotel, 2 - 6 Reeves Way	411 yd
Chillis Indian Fusion	First Floor, Oakland House	411 yd
Hotwok	1 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers	411 yd
China Kitchen	10-12 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers	437 yd
The Bread Box	8 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers	438 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
South Woodham Ferrers Rugby, Sports And Social Pavillion	The Pavilion, Saltcoats Park	264 yd
Bar Vino Ltd	8 Market Square, South Woodham Ferrers	362 yd
Town Crier	18 - 24 Chandlers Way, South Woodham Ferrers	416 yd
Club Bar And Grill @ Club Woodham	5 - 7 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers	488 yd
Woodham Watersports Ass. Clubhouse And Premises	The Club House, Marsh Farm Road	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodham Grill	7 Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers	343 yd
Dominos Pizza	55 Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers	343 yd
The Sababa Kitchen	Market Site, Kiosk 46, St Martins Square	364 yd
Sushi Daily	ASDA, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth Ii Square	404 yd
Churchills Fish & Chips	14 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers	411 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda Stores, 1 - 10 Queen Elizabeth II Square		406 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Collingwood Primary School ANSON CLOSE	grass pitches	159 yd
Compass Gardens Recreation Ground COMPASS GARDENS COMPASS GARDENS CREEKVIEW ROAD	grass pitches	482 yd
William De Ferrers School TRINITY SQUARE	grass pitches	505 yd
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre Trinity Row	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	523 yd
Club Woodham FERRERS SQUASH CLUB FERRERS SQUASH CLUB BARON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	565 yd
Saltcoats Park SALTCOATS PARK SALTCOATS PARK CUTLERS ROAD	grass pitches	764 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	2.5%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	97.5%

Download Speed

Median download speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	37.46 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	37.46 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.