CM13 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Rayleigh Close, 0.5km 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 1AR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00108970 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAYLEIGH CLOSE, CM13 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLEIGH CLOSE, CM13 1AR.
333
47
£ 72,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM13 1AR 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
CM13 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 81% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM13 1AR. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM13 1AR has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Willowbrook Primary School
Long Ridings Primary School
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School
St Martin's School Brentwood
Shenfield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Well Ltd0.7 km
- A M Stores0.3 km
- Hepburns Of Shenfield Ltd0.9 km
- Sincerely Yours0.9 km
- Martins0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Hutton All Saints Scout Group0.9 km
- Hollands Wine Bar0.8 km
- Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite0.6 km
- The Hutton Junction0.6 km
- The Chequers0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Fable0.1 km
- The Blue Café0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- HCC Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Daily Bread Pop Up Cafe0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Chelmsford Star CoOperative Hutton0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Curry Sultans0.8 km
- Fish N Chicken / Serial Grill0.3 km
- Shenfield Tandoori Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Essex Grill 51.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenfield0.8 km
- Brentwood3.5 km
- Ingatestone5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hanging Hill Lane0.2 km
- Poplar Drive0.2 km
- Hanging Hill Lane0.2 km
- Poplar Drive0.2 km
- Brookfield Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM131AR · Data under Open Government Licence