Area Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

CM5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM5 postcode area.

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Population

11,812

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,050 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £604,722 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences836
Vehicle crime245
Other theft242
Anti-social behaviour181
Criminal damage and arson178

school Local Schools

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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils
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Dr Walker's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Fyfield

Good97 pupils
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Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good177 pupils
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High Ongar Primary School

Good137 pupils
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Chipping Ongar Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Royal Oak
  • The Stag
  • The White Hart Inn
  • The Woodman
  • Two Brewers Public House
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Allez Allez
  • Blake Hall
  • Brick Lane Bagel Shop (Ongar)
  • Cucina Italiana
  • Delimores Cafe
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • XO Dough LTD
  • Anchor Fish Shop
  • New Ongar
  • Shelly Ongar Kebab
  • The Ongar Grill
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Nisa Wisebuys
  • Norton Heath Service Station
  • Ongar Food & Wine
  • Ongar Youth Centre
  • Senners
  • + 9 more