CM5 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Queensway, 1.0km 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k, up 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00110755 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSWAY, CM5 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, CM5 0BS.
500
36
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CM5 0BS is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £386k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0BS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 358,750
10 sales · Mean £ 346,650
Terraced
£ 380,000
9 sales · Mean £ 370,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM5 0BS has low crime rates — 30 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
Chipping Ongar Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nisa Wisebuys0.2 km
- Ongar Youth Centre0.3 km
- Shelley Stores0.2 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- The Cheesemonger0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Only Way is Fish0.2 km
- Vojan1.0 km
- Epping & Ongar Railway0.6 km
- GoodFellas Eating House0.4 km
- Lyn's Cafe0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cock (Ongar) Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shelly Ongar Kebab0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ingatestone11.1 km
- Shenfield11.1 km
- Harlow Mill11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- Aukingford Gardens0.3 km
- The Wantz Farm0.3 km
- The Wantz Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM50BS · Data under Open Government Licence