CM5 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Abigail Court, 0.7km from Shelley in Shelley (Epping Forest). Administratively it sits within Shelley ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
For families considering a move, CM5 0AZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00182475 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABIGAIL COURT, CM5 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABIGAIL COURT, CM5 0AZ.
440
43
£ 47,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM5 0AZ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CM5 0AZ — age 43, 74% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0AZ. The average age is 43.4. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
23 sales · Mean £ 135,345
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM5 0AZ 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nisa Wisebuys0.2 km
- Ongar Youth Centre0.3 km
- Shelley Stores0.3 km
- Slimming World0.7 km
- Four Wantz Service Station0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Bayleaf1.0 km
- The Only Way is Fish0.2 km
- Epping & Ongar Railway0.9 km
- GoodFellas Eating House0.7 km
- Lyn's Cafe1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ingatestone11.2 km
- Shenfield11.3 km
- Harlow Mill11.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Gables0.2 km
- The Gables0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- Cripsey Avenue0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CM50AZ · Data under Open Government Licence