Postcode Analysis Brentwood, East of England

MARKET PLACE, CM4 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, CM4 0BY.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM4 0BY combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£854k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £854k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 29.7% year-on-year.

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

CM4 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Market Place, 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 0BY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £854k, down 29.7% 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00109019 (shared with 14 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 0BY. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 545,000

3 sales · Mean £ 545,000

Semi-Detached

£ 775,000

1 sales · Mean £ 775,000

Detached

£ 1,625,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,413,333

Flat

£ 281,300

1 sales · Mean £ 281,300

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

CM4 0BY has low crime rates — 30 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 offences32
Shoplifting25
Burglary9
Other theft8
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 pupils0.5 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 Association0.3 km
  • The Bell0.1 km
  • Ingatestone Bowling Club0.3 km
  • The Star Inn0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Galvins Family Butchers0.1 km
  • Shadforth Pharmacy0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

2 nearby
  • Budgens0.1 km
  • Co-Operative Stores Ltd0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Anchor Fish And Chips0.1 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
  • Anglo European School0.3 km
  • Alms Houses0.4 km
  • Alms Houses0.4 km