Area Analysis Basildon, East of England

CM4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM4 postcode area.

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Population

10,572

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM4's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £700k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £700k. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM4 is a postcode district in Basildon, East of England, covering 424 active and 164 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CM4 (20%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (16%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CM4 are around £700k, down 8.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM4 at 161 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences570
Vehicle crime254
Other theft157
Burglary135
Criminal damage and arson132

school Local Schools

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Ingatestone Infant School

Outstanding133 pupils
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Blackmore Primary School

Good169 pupils
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Stock Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils
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Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good186 pupils
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Anglo European School

Good1466 pupils
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Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good78 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Greenwoods Hotel
  • Ivy Hill Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Baptist Church
  • Blackmore Sports And Social Club
  • Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association
  • Ingatestone Bowling Club
  • Prince Albert
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Library Bar & Restaurant
  • Patrick Green Limited
  • Blackmore Tearooms
  • Henry's Coffee Bar Ltd
  • Ingatestone Elim Church
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A B Roots
  • Galvins Family Butchers
  • Heybridge News
  • Shadforth Pharmacy
  • My Exotic Fruit / Soursop UK
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Budgens
  • Co-Operative Stores
  • Co-Operative Stores Ltd
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Anchor Fish And Chips