Postcode report
Is CM3 2AB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CM3 2AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM3 2AB is a postcode in Hatfield Peverel & Terling, Braintree, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM3 2AB, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM3 2AB are local prosperity and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM3 2AB is based on Braintree 018 Census 2021. It covers 8,136 residents, 152 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near CM3 2AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £430k from 53 rolling sales, up 3.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM3 2AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CM3 2AB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CM3 2AB
Is CM3 2AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM3 2AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for CM3 2AB?
LocaleIQ matched CM3 2AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM3 2AB?
The latest median sold price is £430k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM3 2AB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.