CM13 1AN is a sought-after residential area on The Retreat, 0.7km from Hutton in Brentwood. Administratively it sits within Hutton Central ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM13, CM13 1AN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 45.2% 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 CM13 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00108970 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE RETREAT, CM13 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RETREAT, CM13 1AN.
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47
£ 72,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM13 1AN 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM13 1AN's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 45.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM13 1AN. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,100,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,095,666
Semi-Detached
£ 790,000
1 sales · Mean £ 790,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM13 1AN has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Long Ridings Primary School
Willowbrook Primary School
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School
St Martin's School Brentwood
Shenfield High School
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Lords Newsagents0.5 km
- Woodland Bakery0.9 km
- A M Stores0.5 km
- Hepburns Of Shenfield Ltd0.7 km
- Sincerely Yours0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Daily Bread Pop Up Cafe0.8 km
- The Blue Café0.2 km
- Caffe News 1/20.7 km
- Who Let The Dads Out0.8 km
- BP Hutton Mount Simply Food Connect0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Chelmsford Star CoOperative Hutton0.9 km
- Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Hutton Fish Bar0.9 km
- Crust0.7 km
- Shenfield Charcoal \& Meze0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Curry Sultans1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Chequers1.0 km
- Hollands Wine Bar0.7 km
- Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite0.5 km
- The Hutton Junction0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenfield0.6 km
- Brentwood3.3 km
- Ingatestone5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Poplar Drive0.1 km
- Poplar Drive0.1 km
- Hanging Hill Lane0.4 km
- Hanging Hill Lane0.4 km
- Tennyson Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM131AN · Data under Open Government Licence