The Hillway is in Ingatestone and in Brentwood district. CM4 9AY is located in the Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hillway, Ingatestone, CM4 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM15 0TN, CM15 0TJ, CM15 0UE, CM13 1UG, CM15 0UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM4 9AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 54.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM4 9AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 30.7% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 53.5% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 47.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 44.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 10.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 14.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 19.4% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 32.4% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 92% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 92.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 92.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 76.7% | 18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hillway was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.3% higher than the Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hillway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing and the 45th highest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine The Hillway, Ingatestone, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £31,250 | 1996-06-18 | £192,583 |
CM4 9AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM4 9AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountnessing Church of England Primary School 279 Roman Road , Mountnessing CM15 0UH | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School The Furlongs , CM4 0AL | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School Claughton Way , Hutton CM13 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingatestone Infant School Fryerning Lane , CM4 0DF | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ridings Primary School Long Ridings Avenue , Hutton CM13 1DU | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo European School Willow Green , CM4 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenfield High School Alexander Lane , Shenfield CM15 8RY | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School Brentwood Hanging Hill Lane , Hutton CM13 2HG | 3out of 4 | 4,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Hutton Manor 428 Rayleigh Rd , Brentwood CM13 1SD | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane , CM15 8EE | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns School 47-49 Stock Road , Billericay CM12 0AR | - not rated | 5,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Cafe Ltd | 265 Roman Road, Mountnessing | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton Cricket Club( Windmill Ground) | Windmill, Roman Road | 366 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough Public House, 169 Roman Road | 368 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 199 Roman Road | 368 yd | |
| The George And Dragon | The George And Dragon Public House, Roman Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH CHURCH ROAD | 332 yd | |
| Coronation Playing Fields Roman Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 569 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.