Postcode Analysis Brentwood, East of England

RAYLEIGH CLOSE, CM13 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLEIGH CLOSE, CM13 1AR.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 72,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Shoplifting11
Other theft6
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.3 km
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Willowbrook Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Long Ridings Primary School

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin's School Brentwood

Good1805 pupils1.1 km
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Shenfield High School

Good1543 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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