CM13 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Edwards Close, 0.6km from Hutton in Brentwood. Administratively it sits within Hutton East ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
For serious buyers, CM13 1BU is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £467k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00108985 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWARDS CLOSE, CM13 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARDS CLOSE, CM13 1BU.
294
41
£ 51,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM13 1BU 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM13 1BU combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£467k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM13 1BU. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 467,500
6 sales · Mean £ 469,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM13 1BU has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Willowbrook Primary School
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Long Ridings Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lords Newsagents0.7 km
- Woodland Bakery0.7 km
- Well Ltd0.3 km
- A M Stores0.7 km
- Hutton Shopper0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Daily Bread Pop Up Cafe0.4 km
- HCC Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Nigel Smith Concept Consultancy Ltd0.5 km
- The Coffee Pot0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Chelmsford Star CoOperative Hutton0.7 km
- RG Newsagents And Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Curry Sultans0.8 km
- Fish N Chicken / Serial Grill0.7 km
- Hutton Spice/Masala0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Essex Grill 50.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hutton All Saints Scout Group0.1 km
- The Chequers0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenfield1.8 km
- Ingatestone4.2 km
- Billericay4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wash Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Wash Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Woodland Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM131BU · Data under Open Government Licence