Area Information for Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB

Birds Close in Ramsden Heath is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Maldon. This page combines information for the address Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CM11 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CM11 1JB.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Chelmsford
Ward South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Constituency Maldon * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 20 property sales in Birds Close, CM11 1JB since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 4 crimes were reported within half a mile of CM11 1JB - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Chelmsford South), and the Essex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 20 property sales in Birds Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 23
Semi-Detached 132
Terraced 15
Flat (Purpose-Built) 4
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 174
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 76
Owned with Mortgage 80
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 10
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 6
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 174

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 38
Two People 62
Three People 28
Four People 34
Five People 9
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 174

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 38
Family Household 129
Other Household 6
Total 173

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 104
Deprived In One Dimension 62
Deprived In Two Dimensions 5
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 174

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Maldon constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 218
Female 227
Total 445

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 22
5-9 31
10-14 35
15-19 27
20-24 14
25-29 13
30-34 18
35-39 26
40-44 37
45-49 36
50-54 31
55-59 29
60-64 29
65-69 35
70-74 30
75-79 16
80-84 11
85+ 6
Total 446

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CM11 1JB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 81
Married 215
Separated 5
Divorced 32
Widowed 15
Total 348

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 245
Good 158
Fair 37
Bad 5
Very Bad 0
Total 445

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 97
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 84
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 71
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 40
No GCSEs or Equivalent 34
Other 5
Total 350

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 433
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 2
Chinese 2
Other 1
Total 445

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 429
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 445

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 429
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 445

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CM11 1JB.

Passport(s) Held
None 29
United Kingdom 410
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 190
Christian 232
Buddhist 0
Hindu 2
Jewish 2
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 17
Total 443

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 125
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 42
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 40
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 95
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 5
Total 353

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 39
Professional Occupations 38
Associate Professional Occupations 35
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 26
Skilled Trades Occupations 27
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 211

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 60
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 92
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 57
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 44
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 22
Semi-Routine Occupation 25
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 18
Total 349

Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB is within the Chelmsford South policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 4 crimes were reported within half a mile of CM11 1JB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 4 crimes committed near Birds Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Chelmsford South
Force Website: https://www.essex.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Ramsden Heath. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CM11 1JB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB. The nearest railway station is Billericay, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Billericay 2.3 miles
Wickford 2.6 miles
Battlesbridge 4.2 miles
Ingatestone 4.2 miles
Basildon 4.8 miles
Laindon 5.2 miles
Pitsea 5.5 miles
South Woodham Ferrers 5.9 miles
Shenfield 6 miles
Rayleigh 6.5 miles
Chelmsford 6.8 miles
West Horndon 7.4 miles
Brentwood 7.5 miles
Benfleet 7.6 miles
Hockley 8.4 miles
Beaulieu Park 8.6 miles
Stanford-le-Hope 8.7 miles
North Fambridge 9.1 miles
Leigh-on-Sea 9.9 miles
Harold Wood 11 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB. The nearest Tube station is Upminster, approximately 11 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB. The nearest is Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, approximately 680 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB. The nearest is Mayflower High School, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Mayflower High School 1.7 miles March 2023
    
The Billericay School 2.5 miles May 2018
    
The Bromfords School 2.8 miles October 2024
Beauchamps High School 3.5 miles October 2014
    
De La Salle School 4 miles October 2018
    
Anglo European School 4.4 miles March 2024
    
The Basildon Lower Academy 4.5 miles March 2023
    
The James Hornsby School 4.6 miles October 2021
    
The Basildon Upper Academy 5 miles November 2023
    
Woodlands School 5 miles March 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB. The nearest is The Billericay Medical Practice, approximately 2.1 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Billericay Medical Practice 2.1 miles
Stock Surgery 2.1 miles
The New Surgery 2.2 miles
Western Road Surgery 2.4 miles
Chapel Street Surgery 2.4 miles
Queens Park Surgery 2.4 miles
Swanwood Partnership 2.7 miles
London Road Surgery 2.7 miles
Dr Sharma & Partners 3.5 miles
Robert Frew Medical Centre 3.7 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB. The nearest is St Andrews Dental Practice, approximately 2.1 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB. The nearest is Lakeside Medical Diagnostics - Billericay Community Hospital, approximately 3.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1JB. The nearest is Boots-Billericay - High St, approximately 2.4 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in CM11 1JB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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