Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

FYFIELD ROAD, CM5 0AL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

440

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM5 0AL 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CM5 0AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £555k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £555k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.

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

CM5 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Fyfield Road, 0.7km from Shelley in Shelley (Epping Forest). Administratively it sits within Shelley ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM5, CM5 0AL offers 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k, up 4.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00182475 (shared with 14 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 0AL. 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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 530,000

3 sales · Mean £ 528,518

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

CM5 0AL has low crime rates — 36 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 offences39
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils0.1 km
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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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High Ongar Primary School

Good137 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Nisa Wisebuys0.2 km
  • Ongar Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Shelley Stores0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • Four Wantz Service Station0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Bayleaf0.8 km
  • The Only Way is Fish0.2 km
  • Epping & Ongar Railway0.9 km
  • GoodFellas Eating House0.7 km
  • Lyn's Cafe1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shelly Ongar Kebab0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ingatestone11.0 km
  • Shenfield11.2 km
  • Harlow Mill11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Gables0.0 km
  • The Gables0.0 km
  • Hospital0.2 km
  • Hospital0.3 km
  • The Wantz Farm0.5 km