Burnham Road is in Althorne, Chelmsford and in Maldon district. CM3 6DS is located in the Althorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnham Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM3 6DS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 15.1% | 20.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 48.5% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 16.5% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 12% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.9% | 34.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 26.3% | 20% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 6DS this area, 36.3% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 36.3% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 13.9% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 12% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 17.3% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98.2% | 96% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnham Road was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% higher than the Althorne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnham Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Althorne and the 73rd highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Governor Stokes Hall Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £900 | 2017-04-05 | £1,027 |
| Cottage 1 Stokes Hall Farm Cottages Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2007-09-03 | £162,487 |
| Stockmans Lodge Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,424,000 | 2007-08-31 | £2,560,657 |
| Cottage 1 Stokes Hall Farm Cottages Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2004-01-16 | £166,290 |
CM3 6DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6DS 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 6DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 164 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch Marsh Road , CM0 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canewdon Endowed Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Canewdon SS4 3QA | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School Dunkirk Road , CM0 8LG | 4out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southminster Church of England Primary School Burnham Road , CM0 7ES | 2out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maylandsea Primary School Katonia Avenue , Mayland CM3 6AD | 3out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Rivers Academy Southminster Road , CM0 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deb's Diner | Elm Farm, Maldon Road | 1,074 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 3.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 4.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 4.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.82 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.