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About Chapel End
Chapel End is a small settlement located in the county of Essex, within the country of England. It falls within the CM22 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the region. The area is characterised by its open countryside and scattered residential properties, with a mix of modern and older housing. There is a local church in the village, which gives it its name, and the surrounding landscape includes fields and woodland. The community is quiet and family-oriented, with a strong sense of local identity. Access to Chapel End is via minor roads, and it is approximately 10 miles from the town of Colchester. The village is served by local bus routes and is within easy reach of larger towns and amenities.
School Ratings in Chapel End
Families in Chapel End have access to 29 local schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Chapel End
Homes sell for an average of £614K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £647K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Chapel End
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Chapel End, with 4 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Chapel End
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Chapel End among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Chapel End
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Chapel End, the nearest being Mse Icb Adhd Elixir Medics (2.8 miles away).
Local Data for Chapel End
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Property Prices 2,168 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the CM22 postcode area.
Household Income in Chapel End ONS 2023
The average total household income in Chapel End is approximately £70,373 a year before tax, 27% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £49,771. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £49,771.
Businesses in Chapel End ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,118 active businesses based in Chapel End, around 81 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 17 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Chapel End IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Chapel End experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Chapel End 28 crimes · May 2026
Crime levels in Chapel End are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 4 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Chapel End
Of the 5,320 households in and around Chapel End, 75% are owned, 12% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Chapel End.