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CM4

INGATESTONE

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM4 is the postcode district for INGATESTONE, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £811,122
1yr change ▼ 13.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£811,122

▼ 13.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

183% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

206 Mbps

Property Prices in CM4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM4 is £811,122, which is 89% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM4 cost 182.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM4 have fallen 13.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,091,688 252
Semi-detached £597,161 142
Terraced £519,882 57
Flat £403,581 62
All types £811,122 544

5-Year Price History

£729K £766K £804K £841K £878K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM4 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Blackmore Primary School Primary Good mi
Stock Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Anglo European School Secondary Good mi
Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ingatestone Infant School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

137,451

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM4 are 206.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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206.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

45%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM4 is collected by Epping Forest. The Band D rate is £2,002/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM4 — INGATESTONE

Area Summary

CM4 (INGATESTONE) offers above-average property prices (£811,122, 183% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (206 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM4 INGATESTONE

What is the average house price in CM4 INGATESTONE?
The average house price in CM4 (INGATESTONE) is £811,122, based on 544 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 183% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.2% over the past year.
Is CM4 INGATESTONE a safe area to live?
Crime in CM4 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM4 INGATESTONE?
The population of CM4 (INGATESTONE) is approximately 137,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM4?
The average broadband download speed in CM4 is 206 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 45%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM4 INGATESTONE?
There are 6 schools in or near CM4. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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