Postcode report
CM14 4BU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CM14 4BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM14 4BU is a postcode in Brentwood South, Brentwood, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM14 4BU, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM14 4BU are housing and schools and education, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM14 4BU is based on Brentwood 007 Census 2021. It covers 11,760 residents, 4,763 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near CM14 4BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 133 rolling sales, up 3.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM14 4BU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM14 4BU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM14 4BU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM14 4BU
Is CM14 4BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM14 4BU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM14 4BU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CM14 4BU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM14 4BU?
LocaleIQ matched CM14 4BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM14 4BU?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 133 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM14 4BU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.