CM14 4BJ is a well-regarded residential area on South Street, 0.4km from Brentwood in Brentwood. Administratively it sits within Brentwood South ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM14 4BJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £312k. 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 CM14 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00182453 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, CM14 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, CM14 4BJ.
299
34
£ 58,900 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM14 4BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 69% economic activity and an average age of 34, CM14 4BJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM14 4BJ. The average age is 33.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 297,500
6 sales · Mean £ 296,250
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
2 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM14 4BJ is above average at 129 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
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Brentwood County High School
Grove House School
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Infant School
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Junior School, Brentwood
St Helen's Catholic Infant School
St Helen's Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Brentwood Superstore0.8 km
- Cellers Wine Merchants0.8 km
- Race Newsagents0.9 km
- The Larder Co Brentwood Ltd0.0 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Brentwood Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Brentwood County Cricket Club (CHATS)0.7 km
- Essex Arms0.9 km
- Kings Chase Sports And Social Club Ltd0.6 km
- Provocative Lounge0.4 km
- The Brewery Tap0.2 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- WIMPY0.3 km
- Bloc400.1 km
- Cafe A Moore0.2 km
- Midpoint Cafe0.2 km
- The Club Kitchen (Bardswell Social Club)0.4 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Budgens Brentwood0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.1 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Ayub's Pink Garlic0.4 km
- Doci Visi0.0 km
- Papadom0.7 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Swan Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brentwood0.7 km
- Shenfield2.4 km
- Harold Wood5.5 km
Bus Stops
- William Hunter Way0.1 km
- William Hunter Way0.1 km
- William Hunter Way0.1 km
- Crown Street0.1 km
- Crown Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM144BJ · Data under Open Government Licence