Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

IVY BARN LANE, CM4 0EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY BARN LANE, CM4 0EW.

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

324

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM4 0EW's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £637k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £637k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CM4 0EW is a safe, established residential area on Ivy Barn Lane, 0.6km from Handley Green in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting ward and the Maldon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £637k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM4 0EW are sourced from Output Area E00109738 (shared with 33 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 0EW. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 615,000

3 sales · Mean £ 517,500

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

CM4 0EW has low crime rates — 21 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good78 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ivy Hill Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.8 km
  • Red Lion Public House0.5 km
  • Ariana Gardens0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ingatestone3.2 km
  • Chelmsford6.5 km
  • Billericay7.1 km