CM5 0BZ is a safe, established residential area on Queens Terrace, 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 0BZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00110755 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS TERRACE, CM5 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS TERRACE, CM5 0BZ.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM5 0BZ's 66% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0BZ. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM5 0BZ has low crime rates — 25 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 Wisebuys0.3 km
- Ongar Youth Centre0.3 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- Shelley Stores0.3 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- + 4 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- New Ongar0.9 km
- Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km
- The Ongar Grill0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cock (Ongar) Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenfield10.9 km
- Ingatestone11.0 km
- Harlow Mill11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Four Wantz0.1 km
- The Wantz Farm0.1 km
- The Wantz Farm0.2 km
- Four Wantz0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM50BZ · Data under Open Government Licence