Who lives in CM1 3HL
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CM1 3HL, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Writtle & Highwood
- Council
- Chelmsford
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,175 (2024)
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Who lives in CM1 3HL
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CM1 3HL (Writtle & Highwood) (about 1,175 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.1% of residents. 14% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 25.2% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.7% of residents are female and 47.3% male.
- Female52.7%51%
- Male47.3%49%
Relationship status
41.9% of adults in the CM1 3HL area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 31.2% have never married.
How residents rate their health
75.9% of residents in the CM1 3HL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good42.8%48.5%
- Good33.1%33.7%
- Fair16.6%12.7%
- Bad5.8%4%
- Very bad1.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.