Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

KIMPTONS CLOSE, CM5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIMPTONS CLOSE, CM5 0BQ.

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Population

500

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CM5 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £511k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 42.0% year-on-year.

home £511,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM5 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Kimptons Close, 1.1km from Shelley in Shelley (Epping Forest). Administratively it sits within Shelley ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £511k, up 42.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00110755 (shared with 12 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 0BQ. 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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 401,250

4 sales · Mean £ 438,125

Terraced

£ 327,000

1 sales · Mean £ 327,000

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

CM5 0BQ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences44
Other theft9
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Ongar Primary School

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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The Ongar Academy

Good654 pupils0.6 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 Wisebuys0.5 km
  • Ongar Youth Centre0.6 km
  • Shelley Stores0.2 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • Four Wantz Service Station0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Only Way is Fish0.5 km
  • Vojan0.6 km
  • Epping & Ongar Railway0.8 km
  • GoodFellas Eating House0.7 km
  • Lyn's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shelly Ongar Kebab0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Mill11.2 km
  • Shenfield11.3 km
  • Ingatestone11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Aukingford Gardens0.2 km
  • Aukingford Gardens0.2 km
  • Cripsey Avenue0.3 km
  • Cripsey Avenue0.3 km
  • The Rosary0.5 km