Bramley Way is in Mayland, Chelmsford and in Maldon district. CM3 6ER 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 Bramley Way, Mayland, Chelmsford, CM3 6ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 6TH, CM3 6AZ, CM3 6TB, CM3 6EP, CM3 6AY, CM3 6TA, CM3 6TD, CM3 6ES, CM3 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM3 6ER 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 | 47.5% | 47.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.2% | -0.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CM3 6ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 24.8% | 29.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 56.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 54.3% | 51.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 21.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 21.4% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 21.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.9% | 97.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bramley Way was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% higher than the Althorne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bramley Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Althorne and the 66th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Bramley Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2025-09-02 | £393,000 |
| 8 Bramley Way, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-06-08 | £389,020 |
| 40 Bramley Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2024-03-22 | £397,953 |
| 4 Bramley Way, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-03-22 | £410,143 |
| 27 Bramley Way, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2023-12-11 | £359,193 |
CM3 6ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 6ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maylandsea Primary School Katonia Avenue , Mayland CM3 6AD | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchingdon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Latchingdon CM3 6JS | 3out of 4 | 3,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial's Curry House | 62 Imperial Avenue, Mayland | 700 yd | |
| Rickshaw | 28 Steeple Road, Mayland | 797 yd | |
| Blackwater Bar And Bistro | Blackwater Marina, Esplanade | 835 yd | |
| Blackwater Quay | Blackwater Marina, Esplanade | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy's | 36 Imperial Avenue, Mayland | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Inn | 74 Imperial Avenue, Mayland | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maylandsea School KATONIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Lawling Park KATONIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Henry Samuel Hall STEEPLE ROAD | 982 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.