Knole Close is in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM3 7AP 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 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knole Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM3 7AU, CM3 7AR, CM3 7AZ, CM3 7AY, CM3 7AS, CM3 5ZQ, CM3 7BF, CM3 5ZG, CM3 5GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM3 7AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.2% | 39.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 38.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 14.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 57% | 61.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 13.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 16.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 32% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 76.7% | 18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knole Close was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knole Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Knole Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-07-31 | £411,390 |
| 1 Knole Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2022-12-20 | £381,886 |
| 5 Knole Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-08-23 | £416,295 |
| 1 Knole Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-10-12 | £353,831 |
| 2 Knole Close, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-06-12 | £329,945 |
CM3 7AP 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School Ferry Road , SS5 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Primary School Guys Farm Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 4,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,939 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park | Marsh Farm Country Park, Marsh Farm Road | 325 yd | |
| The Curlew | 80 Gandalfs Ride, South Woodham Ferrers | 480 yd | |
| Riverview Cafe | Hullbridge Yacht Club, Pooles Lane | 937 yd | |
| Creations | Hullbridge Yacht Club, Pooles Lane | 937 yd | |
| Simla Tandori | 301 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Watersports Ass. Clubhouse And Premises | The Club House, Marsh Farm Road | 325 yd | |
| Smugglers Den Bar \& Grill | 315 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 944 yd | |
| Hullbridge Community Centre (Bar) | Hullbridge Community Association, Pooles Lane | 986 yd | |
| Up River Yacht Club | Pooles Lane, Hullbridge | 986 yd | |
| The Anchor | 284 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China City | 255 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 1,010 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.