Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

CARPENTER CLOSE, CM12 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARPENTER CLOSE, CM12 0EA.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM12 0EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CM12 0EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £424k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.

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

CM12 0EA is a sought-after residential area on Carpenter Close, 0.3km from Gooseberry Green in Billericay. Administratively it sits within Billericay West ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.

For serious buyers, CM12 0EA is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £424k, up 8.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CM12 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00107931 (shared with 8 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 CM12 0EA. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 330,000

20 sales · Mean £ 344,499

Semi-Detached

£ 496,250

2 sales · Mean £ 496,250

Detached

£ 370,000

3 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

CM12 0EA has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Shoplifting13
Vehicle crime10
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Brightside Primary School

Good538 pupils0.4 km
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Buttsbury Infant School

Outstanding365 pupils1.1 km
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Buttsbury Junior School

Outstanding511 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • D G W Meats0.2 km
  • Mayflower Service Station0.9 km
  • Annas1.0 km
  • Billericay Swimming Pool0.6 km
  • Queens Park Stores0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Inn on the Green0.2 km
  • Helen Arber Performing Arts0.6 km
  • The Forge0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe in the Park0.6 km
  • Peapod Cafe0.5 km
  • Players Lounge0.6 km
  • Hamelin Trust0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Agila Gym & Health Club0.6 km
  • Billericay Bagel Company0.9 km
  • Mangal Express1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • Queens Park Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Billericay0.9 km
  • Ingatestone4.1 km
  • Shenfield5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ricketts Drive0.2 km
  • Whinhams Way0.2 km
  • Ricketts Drive0.2 km
  • Brightside0.3 km
  • Atridge Chase0.4 km