Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

ABIGAIL COURT, CM5 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABIGAIL COURT, CM5 0AZ.

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Population

440

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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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.

home £149,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils0.2 km
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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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High Ongar Primary School

Good137 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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