Postcode CM4 9JF is located in a rural village, within the South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Margaretting, Stock & Ramsden area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Margaretting, Stock & Ramsden is £66,493 per year. The nearest station is Ingatestone, about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Margaretting Pond Park.
Margaretting, Stock & Ramsden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Margaretting, Stock & Ramsden has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Margaretting, Stock & Ramsden is £66,493 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 74 ft away from CM4 9JF.
Margaretting, Stock & Ramsden near CM4 9JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ingatestone located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Margaretting Pond Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaretting Pond Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 (about £544 per square foot) in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £3,480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £987,500 | £564 |
| Terraced | 6 | £565,000 | £450 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £540,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 4 | £249,250 | £419 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £875,000 | £270,000 | £395,000 | £316,250 |
| 2017 | £780,000 | £199,995 | £402,500 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | £840,000 | £375,000 | £412,500 | £398,500 |
| 2019 | £820,000 | £239,995 | £472,500 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £917,500 | £390,000 | £475,000 | £460,000 |
| 2021 | £960,000 | £325,000 | £511,000 | £550,000 |
| 2022 | £945,000 | £325,000 | £535,000 | £427,000 |
| 2023 | £915,000 | £850,000 | £585,000 | £412,000 |
| 2024 | £1,020,000 | £313,000 | £607,500 | £456,250 |
| 2025 | £975,000 | £248,500 | £495,000 | £420,000 |
| 2026 | £980,000 | — | £575,000 | £500,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £468 | £405 | £397 | £415 |
| 2017 | £450 | £341 | £395 | £332 |
| 2018 | £418 | £389 | £433 | £380 |
| 2019 | £498 | £363 | £410 | £402 |
| 2020 | £536 | £409 | £428 | £465 |
| 2021 | £499 | £381 | £465 | £523 |
| 2022 | £516 | £465 | £496 | £451 |
| 2023 | £607 | £597 | £487 | £465 |
| 2024 | £510 | £398 | £448 | £518 |
| 2025 | £564 | £401 | £499 | £456 |
| 2026 | £573 | — | £495 | £366 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM4 9JF.
In the CM4 9JF postcode area, located within Margaretting, Stock & Ramsden, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM4 9JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gillian Bonnett
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting - Elected 12 Dec 2024
John Whittingdale
Maldon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM4 9JF records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around CM4 9JF in Margaretting, Stock & Ramsden is £700,000 (about £544 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to CM4 9JF, including Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CM4 9JF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,943 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Maldon covering CM4 9JF is John Whittingdale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gillian Bonnett (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.