Postcode Analysis Brentwood, East of England

THE RETREAT, CM13 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RETREAT, CM13 1AN.

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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 1AN 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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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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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM13 1AN's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 45.2% year-on-year.

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

CM13 1AN is a sought-after residential area on The Retreat, 0.7km 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 1AN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 45.2% 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 CM13 1AN 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 1AN. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,095,666

Semi-Detached

£ 790,000

1 sales · Mean £ 790,000

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

CM13 1AN has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.4 km
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Long Ridings Primary School

Good402 pupils0.5 km
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Willowbrook Primary School

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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St Martin's School Brentwood

Good1805 pupils1.0 km
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Shenfield High School

Good1543 pupils1.1 km
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Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Lords Newsagents0.5 km
  • Woodland Bakery0.9 km
  • A M Stores0.5 km
  • Hepburns Of Shenfield Ltd0.7 km
  • Sincerely Yours0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Daily Bread Pop Up Cafe0.8 km
  • The Blue Café0.2 km
  • Caffe News 1/20.7 km
  • Who Let The Dads Out0.8 km
  • BP Hutton Mount Simply Food Connect0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Chelmsford Star CoOperative Hutton0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Hutton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Crust0.7 km
  • Shenfield Charcoal \& Meze0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Curry Sultans1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Chequers1.0 km
  • Hollands Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite0.5 km
  • The Hutton Junction0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenfield0.6 km
  • Brentwood3.3 km
  • Ingatestone5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar Drive0.1 km
  • Poplar Drive0.1 km
  • Hanging Hill Lane0.4 km
  • Hanging Hill Lane0.4 km
  • Tennyson Road0.5 km