Is CM4 9PP a safe place to live?

Yes, CM4 9PP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CM4 9PP?

The average property price in CM4 9PP is currently around £588k.

What is the population of CM4 9PP?

The population for the CM4 9PP area is approximately 312 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

SMALL GAINS LANE, CM4 9PP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALL GAINS LANE, CM4 9PP.

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

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Population

312

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM4 9PP 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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10/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM4 9PP's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £588k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £588k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 57.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM4 9PP is a safe, established residential area on Small Gains Lane, 1.4km from Stock in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting ward and the Maldon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM4, CM4 9PP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £588k, down 57.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM4 9PP are sourced from Output Area E00109746 (shared with 31 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 9PP. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 588,000

2 sales · Mean £ 588,000

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

CM4 9PP has low crime rates — 12 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 offences2

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Mayflower High School

Outstanding1703 pupils1.5 km

Buttsbury Junior School

Outstanding511 pupils1.5 km

Stock Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Stockbrook Orchard Farm0.3 km
Our Local Butcher0.3 km
My Exotic Fruit / Soursop UK0.9 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Recipe For Results0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Billericay2.9 km
Ingatestone4.2 km
Wickford6.8 km

Bus Stops

Old Kings Head0.2 km
Old Kings Head0.2 km
Ingatestone Road0.4 km
Ingatestone Road0.5 km