CM5 is a postcode district in Epping Forest, East of England, covering 444 active and 157 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CM5 (23%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (18%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CM5 are around £604k, up 9.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM5 at 186 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CM5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM5 postcode area.
11,812
44
£ 47,050 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CM5 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £604k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £604k. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Ongar Academy
Dr Walker's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Fyfield
Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Ongar Primary School
Chipping Ongar Primary School
Ongar Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Fyfield Village Hall
- Mustard Seed
- Tanishq Restaurant & Bar
- The Black Bull Inn Hotel
- The Cock (Ongar) Ltd
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Fyfield Sports Academy Limited
- Slice Shack
- Allez Allez
- Blake Hall
- Brick Lane Bagel Shop (Ongar)
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Nisa Wisebuys
- Norton Heath Service Station
- Ongar Food & Wine
- Ongar Youth Centre
- Senners
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- XO Dough LTD
- Anchor Fish Shop
- New Ongar
- Shelly Ongar Kebab
- The Ongar Grill
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Area Profile: CM5 · Data under Open Government Licence