Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

CRAYS HILL, CM11 2YA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAYS HILL, CM11 2YA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

277

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM11 2YA's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £629k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £629k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CM11 2YA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crays Hill, 0.3km from Crays Hill in Crays Hill. Administratively it sits within Crouch ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.

For serious buyers, CM11 2YA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £629k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM11 2YA are sourced from Output Area E00107998 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM11 2YA. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 412,500

6 sales · Mean £ 419,583

Detached

£ 710,000

3 sales · Mean £ 810,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM11 2YA has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft4
Other crime4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Crays Hill Primary School

Good96 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Shepherd & Dog0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Elm Farm Shop0.7 km
  • Hemmings Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford3.5 km
  • Basildon4.0 km
  • Billericay4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Shepherd & Dog0.0 km
  • The Shepherd & Dog0.1 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.4 km