Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

CRIPSEY AVENUE, CM5 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRIPSEY AVENUE, CM5 0AU.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM5 0AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 38, CM5 0AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £383k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 11.3% year-on-year.

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

CM5 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Cripsey Avenue, 1.2km from Shelley in Shelley (Epping Forest). Administratively it sits within Shelley ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For families considering a move, CM5 0AU represents 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. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, up 11.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00110759 (shared with 7 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 0AU. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 417,500

6 sales · Mean £ 408,750

Semi-Detached

£ 408,725

6 sales · Mean £ 425,075

Flat

£ 178,000

1 sales · Mean £ 178,000

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

CM5 0AU has low crime rates — 31 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 offences33
Other theft9
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils0.7 km
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Chipping Ongar Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Nisa Wisebuys0.6 km
  • Ongar Youth Centre0.7 km
  • Shelley Stores0.3 km
  • Slimming World0.9 km
  • Four Wantz Service Station0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Only Way is Fish0.6 km
  • Vojan0.5 km
  • Epping & Ongar Railway0.9 km
  • GoodFellas Eating House0.8 km
  • Lyn's Cafe1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Mill11.1 km
  • Shenfield11.4 km
  • Ingatestone11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Aukingford Gardens0.3 km
  • Aukingford Gardens0.3 km
  • The Rosary0.4 km
  • Cripsey Avenue0.4 km
  • The Rosary0.4 km