CM4 0QU is a sought-after residential area on The Alley, 0.6km from Elkins Green in Blackmore. Administratively it sits within Tipps Cross ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
For serious buyers, CM4 0QU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k. 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 0QU are sourced from Output Area E00109079 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ALLEY, CM4 0QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ALLEY, CM4 0QU.
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£ 52,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM4 0QU 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.
Area Character
CM4 0QU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £665k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £665k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM4 0QU. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 665,000
1 sales · Mean £ 665,000
Semi-Detached
£ 879,995
1 sales · Mean £ 879,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM4 0QU has low crime rates — 25 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
Blackmore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Prince Albert0.1 km
- The Leather Bottle0.1 km
- Blackmore Sports And Social Club0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Serenitea Cafe0.1 km
- Blackmore Tearooms0.1 km
- Megarrys Teashop0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Stores0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ingatestone5.4 km
- Shenfield6.9 km
- Brentwood8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Cottage0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- The Green0.2 km
- St Lawrence Gardens0.2 km
- St Lawrence Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM40QU · Data under Open Government Licence