Postcode Analysis Brentwood, East of England

SHORTCROFT, CM15 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTCROFT, CM15 0BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM15 0BS 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM15 0BS's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £520k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

CM15 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Shortcroft, 0.5km from Kelvedon Hatch in Kelvedon Hatch. Administratively it sits within Brizes and Doddinghurst ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM15, CM15 0BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k, up 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM15 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00108941 (shared with 6 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 CM15 0BS. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 518,250

6 sales · Mean £ 496,083

Semi-Detached

£ 394,000

1 sales · Mean £ 394,000

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

CM15 0BS has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Doddinghurst Infant School

Good138 pupils1.0 km
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Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • Crown Corner Farm Shop1.0 km
  • The Camping And Caravanning Club Kel Hatch Site0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Eagle1.0 km
  • The Shepherd0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bongow Indian Cuisine0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenfield4.9 km
  • Brentwood5.7 km
  • Ingatestone7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Elmtree Avenue0.3 km
  • Elmtree Avenue0.3 km
  • Stocks Lane0.3 km
  • Stocks Lane0.3 km