CM5 0BW is a safe, established residential area on Walter Mead Close, 0.9km 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 0BW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 31.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00110755 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALTER MEAD CLOSE, CM5 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTER MEAD CLOSE, CM5 0BW.
500
36
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 36, CM5 0BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £340k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0BW. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
17 sales · Mean £ 283,438
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
9 sales · Mean £ 424,500
Detached
£ 382,500
2 sales · Mean £ 382,500
Terraced
£ 427,500
1 sales · Mean £ 427,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM5 0BW has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
The Ongar Academy
Ongar Primary School
High Ongar Primary School
Chipping Ongar Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Nisa Wisebuys0.2 km
- Ongar Youth Centre0.3 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy1.0 km
- Shelley Stores0.3 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- The Only Way is Fish0.2 km
- Epping & Ongar Railway0.5 km
- GoodFellas Eating House0.3 km
- Lyn's Cafe0.6 km
- Nerissa and Claire's Coffee Bar0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- New Ongar1.0 km
- Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km
- The Ongar Grill1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cock (Ongar) Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenfield11.0 km
- Ingatestone11.0 km
- Harlow Mill11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Four Wantz0.2 km
- The Wantz Farm0.2 km
- The Wantz Farm0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM50BW · Data under Open Government Licence