CM5 0AT is a safe, established residential area on Cripsey Avenue, 1.0km 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 0AT 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 6.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00110758 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRIPSEY AVENUE, CM5 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRIPSEY AVENUE, CM5 0AT.
433
37
£ 47,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM5 0AT 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.
Area Character
CM5 0AT has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0AT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
7 sales · Mean £ 422,356
Flat
£ 173,000
3 sales · Mean £ 190,666
Terraced
£ 377,500
5 sales · Mean £ 394,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM5 0AT has low crime rates — 25 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
Ongar Primary School
The Ongar Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Wisebuys0.6 km
- Ongar Youth Centre0.7 km
- Shelley Stores0.3 km
- Four Wantz Service Station0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Only Way is Fish0.6 km
- Vojan0.5 km
- GoodFellas Eating House0.9 km
- Ongar Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Eat and Eat0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill11.0 km
- Shenfield11.6 km
- Ingatestone11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cripsey Avenue0.2 km
- Cripsey Avenue0.2 km
- Aukingford Gardens0.5 km
- Aukingford Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM50AT · Data under Open Government Licence