Steeple Road is in Mayland, Chelmsford and in Maldon district. CM3 6BB is located in the Mayland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Steeple Road, Mayland, Chelmsford, CM3 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 6TZ, CM3 6TY, CM3 6TP, CM3 6SS, CM3 6AA, CM3 6TX, CM3 6TN, CM3 6GB, CM3 6GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM3 6BB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 21% | 31.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 41.7% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 43.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 29.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 19% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6BB this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 28.5% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 23.1% | 15.4% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 20.4% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 99% | 94.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 100% | 95.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 95.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steeple Road was 81.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.1% higher than the Althorne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Steeple Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Althorne and the 37th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 128.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Steeple Road, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2020-11-27 | £733,677 |
| Mayland Garage Steeple Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2020-07-01 | £591,592 |
| 28 Steeple Road, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2019-08-02 | £1,043,571 |
| Clayhall Steeple Road, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2018-05-04 | £883,313 |
| 34 Steeple Road, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2017-07-21 | £405,223 |
CM3 6BB 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 6BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maylandsea Primary School Katonia Avenue , Mayland CM3 6AD | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchingdon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Latchingdon CM3 6JS | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickshaw | 28 Steeple Road, Mayland | 63 yd | |
| Zara Indian Cuisine | The Mayland Mill, Steeple Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy's | 36 Imperial Avenue, Mayland | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maylandsea School KATONIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Lawling Park KATONIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Henry Samuel Hall STEEPLE ROAD | 812 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.