Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BACK LANE, CM4 9DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, CM4 9DE.

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

346

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM4 9DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM4 9DE combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£849k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.

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

CM4 9DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Back Lane, 0.3km from Stock in Stock. Administratively it sits within South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting ward and the Maldon constituency.

For serious buyers, CM4 9DE is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% 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 £849k, down 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM4 9DE are sourced from Output Area E00109750 (shared with 23 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 9DE. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 755,000

3 sales · Mean £ 778,333

Detached

£ 991,250

2 sales · Mean £ 991,250

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

CM4 9DE has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Stock Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Harvard Inn0.2 km
  • The Hoop0.5 km
  • Bakers Arms0.7 km
  • Stock & Buttsbury Bowling Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Recipe For Results1.0 km
  • The Bear Inn0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Greenwoods Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ingatestone3.8 km
  • Billericay4.0 km
  • Wickford7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.4 km
  • War Memorial0.5 km