Postcode Analysis Brentwood, East of England

PETRE CLOSE, CM4 9SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETRE CLOSE, CM4 9SX.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM4 9SX 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CM4 9SX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CM4 9SX is a sought-after residential area on Petre Close, 0.4km from Heybridge in Ingatestone. Administratively it sits within Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM4, CM4 9SX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 94% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9SX are sourced from Output Area E00109028 (shared with 13 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 9SX. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

CM4 9SX has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good186 pupils0.6 km
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Ingatestone Infant School

Outstanding133 pupils1.0 km
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Anglo European School

Good1466 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Galvins Family Butchers1.0 km
  • Heybridge News0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bell0.9 km
  • The Star Inn1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Ginger Tree0.9 km
  • Henry's Coffee Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Ingatestone Elim Church0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ingatestone0.7 km
  • Shenfield4.9 km
  • Billericay5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Leas0.1 km
  • The Leas0.2 km
  • Whadden Chase0.2 km
  • Whadden Chase0.3 km