Postcode Analysis Brentwood, East of England

CHAPEL CROFT, CM4 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL CROFT, CM4 0BU.

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

285

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM4 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM4 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £640k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 36.8% year-on-year.

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

CM4 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Chapel Croft, 0.2km from Ingatestone in Ingatestone. Administratively it sits within Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM4, CM4 0BU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k, up 36.8% 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 CM4 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00109014 (shared with 110 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 CM4 0BU. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 764,250

2 sales · Mean £ 764,250

Semi-Detached

£ 570,000

3 sales · Mean £ 593,333

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

CM4 0BU has low crime rates — 29 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 offences27
Shoplifting25
Burglary9
Other theft7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Anglo European School

Good1466 pupils0.3 km
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Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good186 pupils0.4 km
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Ingatestone Infant School

Outstanding133 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association0.4 km
  • The Bell0.1 km
  • Ingatestone Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Star Inn0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Galvins Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Shadforth Pharmacy0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Ginger Tree0.1 km
  • Ingatestone Elim Church0.2 km
  • Nirvana Indian Cuisine0.2 km
  • Pastasciutta Ingatestone0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens0.2 km
  • Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Anchor Fish And Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ingatestone0.4 km
  • Billericay5.3 km
  • Shenfield5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Alms Houses0.3 km
  • Alms Houses0.4 km
  • Anglo European School0.4 km