Postcode Analysis Brentwood, East of England

MEADS CLOSE, CM4 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADS CLOSE, CM4 0AF.

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

335

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM4 0AF 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CM4 0AF has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £466,250 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM4 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Meads Close, 0.5km from Ingatestone in Ingatestone. Administratively it sits within Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM4 0AF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM4 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00109021 (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 CM4 0AF. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 530,000

3 sales · Mean £ 514,333

Terraced

£ 429,500

4 sales · Mean £ 416,000

Flat

£ 302,500

2 sales · Mean £ 302,500

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

CM4 0AF has low crime rates — 17 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Other crime4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good186 pupils0.2 km
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Ingatestone Infant School

Outstanding133 pupils0.4 km
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Anglo European School

Good1466 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association0.6 km
  • The Bell0.3 km
  • Ingatestone Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Star Inn0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Galvins Family Butchers0.4 km
  • Shadforth Pharmacy0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Ginger Tree0.4 km
  • Ingatestone Elim Church0.2 km
  • Nirvana Indian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Pastasciutta Ingatestone0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Anchor Fish And Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ingatestone0.5 km
  • Billericay5.3 km
  • Shenfield5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Alms Houses0.2 km
  • Alms Houses0.3 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Market Place0.4 km
  • Whadden Chase0.4 km