Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

SHORTLANDS AVENUE, CM5 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTLANDS AVENUE, CM5 0BL.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM5 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in CM5 0BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.

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

CM5 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Shortlands Avenue, 0.9km from Shelley in Shelley (Epping Forest). Administratively it sits within Shelley ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM5 0BL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k, up 11.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00110758 (shared with 5 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 0BL. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

6 sales · Mean £ 414,750

Terraced

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

CM5 0BL has low crime rates — 32 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 offences44
Other theft9
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils0.3 km
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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Nisa Wisebuys0.4 km
  • Ongar Youth Centre0.5 km
  • Shelley Stores0.2 km
  • Slimming World0.9 km
  • Four Wantz Service Station0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Only Way is Fish0.4 km
  • Vojan0.7 km
  • Epping & Ongar Railway0.9 km
  • GoodFellas Eating House0.8 km
  • Ongar Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shelly Ongar Kebab0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Cripsey Avenue0.1 km
  • Cripsey Avenue0.2 km
  • Hospital0.4 km
  • Aukingford Gardens0.4 km
  • Hospital0.4 km