CM5 0BU is a safe, established residential area on St Peters 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 0BU 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00110760 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PETERS AVENUE, CM5 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS AVENUE, CM5 0BU.
320
39
£ 47,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
CM5 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0BU. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 347,500
4 sales · Mean £ 363,593
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM5 0BU has low crime rates — 35 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.
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 Wisebuys0.2 km
- Ongar Youth Centre0.3 km
- Shelley Stores0.1 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
- The Cheesemonger1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Only Way is Fish0.2 km
- Vojan0.9 km
- Epping & Ongar Railway0.7 km
- GoodFellas Eating House0.5 km
- Lyn's Cafe0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shelly Ongar Kebab0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ingatestone11.1 km
- Shenfield11.2 km
- Harlow Mill11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- The Gables0.3 km
- The Gables0.3 km
- Aukingford Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM50BU · Data under Open Government Licence