CM5 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Aukingford Green, 1.0km from Chipping Ongar 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. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM5 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00110755 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AUKINGFORD GREEN, CM5 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUKINGFORD GREEN, CM5 0BY.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 36, CM5 0BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM5 0BY. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM5 0BY has low crime rates — 25 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
Ongar Primary School
The Ongar Academy
Chipping Ongar Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nisa Wisebuys0.5 km
- Ongar Youth Centre0.6 km
- Shelley Stores0.3 km
- Slimming World0.7 km
- The Cheesemonger0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Only Way is Fish0.5 km
- Vojan0.8 km
- Epping & Ongar Railway0.6 km
- GoodFellas Eating House0.5 km
- Lyn's Cafe0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cock (Ongar) Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shelly Ongar Kebab0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenfield11.1 km
- Ingatestone11.3 km
- Harlow Mill11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Aukingford Gardens0.1 km
- Aukingford Gardens0.1 km
- Four Wantz0.4 km
- Hospital0.4 km
- Hospital0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM50BY · Data under Open Government Licence