Who lives in CM1 3RD
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CM1 3RD, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Writtle & Highwood
- Council
- Chelmsford
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,412 (2024)
CM1 3RDChelmsford
Who lives in CM1 3RD
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CM1 3RD (Writtle & Highwood) (about 1,412 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 10% of residents. 13.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.4% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.
- Female51.1%51%
- Male48.9%49%
Relationship status
55.2% of adults in the CM1 3RD area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 28.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
84.1% of residents in the CM1 3RD area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good52.3%48.5%
- Good31.8%33.7%
- Fair11.3%12.7%
- Bad3.9%4%
- Very bad0.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.