CM5 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Fyfield Road, 0.9km from Shelley in Shelley (Epping Forest). Administratively it sits within Shelley ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
For serious buyers, CM5 0AJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00182475 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FYFIELD ROAD, CM5 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FYFIELD ROAD, CM5 0AJ.
440
43
£ 47,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM5 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM5 0AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0AJ. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 351,250
2 sales · Mean £ 351,250
Flat
£ 213,000
3 sales · Mean £ 216,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM5 0AJ has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
The Ongar Academy
Ongar Primary School
High Ongar Primary School
Chipping Ongar Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nisa Wisebuys0.0 km
- Ongar Youth Centre0.1 km
- Shelley Stores0.3 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- The Cheesemonger0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Only Way is Fish0.0 km
- Epping & Ongar Railway0.7 km
- GoodFellas Eating House0.5 km
- Lyn's Cafe0.8 km
- Ongar Leisure Centre0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ingatestone11.0 km
- Shenfield11.1 km
- Harlow Mill11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.0 km
- Hospital0.0 km
- The Gables0.2 km
- The Gables0.2 km
- The Wantz Farm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM50AJ · Data under Open Government Licence