Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

EPPING ROAD, CM5 0BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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

CM5 0BE is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £413k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CM5 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Epping 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 0BE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BE 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 0BE. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 302,000

1 sales · Mean £ 302,000

Detached

£ 502,500

2 sales · Mean £ 502,500

Terraced

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

CM5 0BE has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils0.6 km
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Chipping Ongar Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Nisa Wisebuys0.5 km
  • Ongar Youth Centre0.6 km
  • Shelley Stores0.3 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • The Cheesemonger0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Only Way is Fish0.5 km
  • Vojan0.7 km
  • Epping & Ongar Railway0.7 km
  • GoodFellas Eating House0.6 km
  • Lyn's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

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

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cock (Ongar) Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenfield11.2 km
  • Ingatestone11.3 km
  • Harlow Mill11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Aukingford Gardens0.0 km
  • Aukingford Gardens0.1 km
  • The Rosary0.5 km
  • Four Wantz0.5 km
  • Cripsey Avenue0.5 km