Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

EPPING ROAD, CM5 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EPPING ROAD, CM5 0BA.

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

279

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM5 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CM5 0BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CM5 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Epping Road, 0.8km from Chipping Ongar in Chipping Ongar. Administratively it sits within Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM5, CM5 0BA offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00110507 (shared with 8 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 0BA. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

CM5 0BA has low crime rates — 22 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 offences37
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils0.5 km
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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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Chipping Ongar Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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High Ongar Primary School

Good137 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Nisa Wisebuys0.3 km
  • Ongar Youth Centre0.4 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Hockings1.0 km
  • Shelley Stores0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • The Only Way is Fish0.3 km
  • Epping & Ongar Railway0.4 km
  • GoodFellas Eating House0.2 km
  • Lyn's Cafe0.5 km
  • Nerissa and Claire's Coffee Bar0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • New Ongar0.9 km
  • Shelly Ongar Kebab0.4 km
  • The Ongar Grill0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cock (Ongar) Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenfield10.9 km
  • Ingatestone10.9 km
  • Harlow Mill11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Four Wantz0.1 km
  • Four Wantz0.2 km
  • The Wantz Farm0.2 km
  • The Wantz Farm0.2 km
  • Great Lawn0.3 km