Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

FYFIELD ROAD, CM5 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FYFIELD ROAD, CM5 0AF.

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Population

500

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM5 0AF combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM5 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Fyfield Road, 1.0km from Chipping Ongar in Shelley (Epping Forest). Administratively it sits within Shelley ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For families considering a move, CM5 0AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00110755 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0AF. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM5 0AF has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils0.3 km
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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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High Ongar Primary School

Good137 pupils1.3 km
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Chipping Ongar Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Nisa Wisebuys0.1 km
  • Ongar Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Shelley Stores0.3 km
  • Slimming World0.4 km
  • The Cheesemonger0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Only Way is Fish0.1 km
  • Epping & Ongar Railway0.5 km
  • GoodFellas Eating House0.3 km
  • Lyn's Cafe0.6 km
  • Ongar Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cock (Ongar) Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ingatestone11.0 km
  • Shenfield11.0 km
  • Harlow Mill11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hospital0.1 km
  • Hospital0.1 km
  • The Wantz Farm0.2 km
  • The Wantz Farm0.2 km
  • Four Wantz0.2 km