Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

FOSTERS CLOSE, CM4 9FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSTERS CLOSE, CM4 9FD.

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 9FD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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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

No single demographic signal dominates CM4 9FD — age 50, 76% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £287k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CM4 9FD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fosters Close, 0.4km from Stock in Stock. Administratively it sits within South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting ward and the Maldon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM4 9FD 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 9FD. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,500

1 sales · Mean £ 287,500

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

CM4 9FD has low crime rates — 18 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 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Harvard Inn0.4 km
  • The Hoop0.6 km
  • Bakers Arms0.9 km
  • Stock & Buttsbury Bowling Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Recipe For Results0.9 km
  • The Bear Inn0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Greenwoods Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km