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About

Ongar ward lies in the western part of the Epping Forest district, encompassing the historic market town of Chipping Ongar and surrounding rural settlements. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and agricultural land, with the River Roding flowing through its boundaries. Local infrastructure centres on the High Street, which retains a traditional layout and serves the community's commercial needs.

A notable feature is the preserved Ongar railway station, a terminus of the Central line until 1994, which now operates as a heritage railway. The ward contains several protected green spaces and historic buildings, including the remains of Ongar Castle motte. Its landscape transitions from the town's built environment to open fields and country lanes on its outskirts, defining its semi-rural character within the district.

Area overview

On average Ongar has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ongar is £59,675 per year. The median sale price in Ongar is £455,000 (around £461 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,250 and £536,250. There are 4 schools in Ongar: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ongar

Median price: £455,000
Price per sq ft: £461
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £332K – £536K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £461 per square foot) in Ongar area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £1,375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ongar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£582,500£501
Semi-Detached30£469,000£474
Terraced15£440,000£468
Flats21£260,000£385

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ongar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ongar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£617,500£230,000£375,000£330,000
2017£599,995£235,000£400,000£350,500
2018£562,500£251,000£430,000£333,500
2019£565,000£255,000£420,000£343,975
2020£570,000£268,000£445,000£392,500
2021£647,500£245,000£465,000£370,000
2022£670,000£265,000£487,500£420,000
2023£610,000£235,000£457,000£405,000
2024£650,000£258,750£492,500£387,500
2025£780,000£245,000£477,500£437,500
2026£525,000£280,000£495,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ongar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ongar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368£355£397£392
2017£425£402£384£418
2018£484£383£415£379
2019£471£439£418£381
2020£465£418£443£396
2021£474£393£417£411
2022£513£426£475£451
2023£515£383£435£462
2024£496£315£446£441
2025£521£383£471£468
2026£495£416£483£454
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ongar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ongar in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district.

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,771
Band C£2,024
Band D£2,277
Band E£2,783
Band F£3,289
Band G£3,795
Band H£4,554

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ongar ward.

Local councillors

Annie May O'Neill

Ongar - Elected 7 May 2026

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All postcodesin Ongar

CM59HQ

Greensted Road

CM59DD

Brentwood Road

CM59LX

Chelmsford Road

CM50BS

Queensway

CM59AL

High Street

CM50BH

Acres Avenue

CM59SU

Stanley Place

CM50GL

Ongar

CM59BY

Cloverly Road

CM59AT

Shakletons

CM55AH

High Street

CM50HG

Fyfield Road

CM59JR

Castle Street

CM50GA

The Gables

CM59EP

Woodland Way

CM50AR

Moreton Road

CM50AE

Fyfield Road

CM59JH

High Street

CM50AA

Great Lawn

CM59BH

Churchill Close

CM50DD

Epping Road

CM59BL

Love Lane

CM59LH

Toot Hill Road

CM59HJ

Fairfield Road

CM59EG

Coopers Hill

CM59HB

Livingstone Close

CM59JY

Castle Street

CM59DR

Castle Street

CM59LB

Greensted Road

CM59EF

Coopers Hill

CM50BQ

Kimpton Close

CM50PX

The Pavilions

CM59JJ

High Street

CM59LD

Church Lane

CM59HW

Glebe Road

CM59EE

Coopers Hill

CM59JX

High Street

CM50FW

Queensway

CM59NX

Chelmsford Road

CM59EW

Parkland Way

CM59EA

High Street

CM59EJ

The Elms

CM59BZ

Longfields

CM50AT

Cripsey Avenue

CM59FR

Millfield

CM50AU

Cripsey Avenue

CM59DX

High Street

CM59ET

Woodland Way

CM55BX

High Street

CM50HQ

Fyfield Road

CM59HD

Greensted Road

CM59HR

Green Walk

CM59BJ

Barrons Close

CM50BL

Shortlands Avenue

CM59LA

Perrys Chase

CM50GD

Ongar

CM59NZ

King Street

CM50FH

Ongar

CM50EZ

Moreton Road

CM59FF

Victoria Road

CM55AN

High Street

CM55AL

High Street

CM59AB

High Street

CM59DS

High Street

CM59JA

High Street

CM50BG

Aukingford Gardens

CM59BB

Mayflower Way

CM50GN

Fyfield Road

CM59FB

High Street

CM59BD

The Johns

CM59EL

St James Avenue

CM59GU

High Street

CM50AP

Moreton Road

CM59HU

Jacksons Close

CM59NG

The Street

CM50HJ

Fyfield Road

CM59SX

Battle Court

CM59FS

Kingston Gardens

CM50BW

Walter Mead Close

CM59GA

The Sycamores

CM59NF

Blacksmiths Cottages

CM59LS

Drapers Corner

CM59DJ

Sandon Place

CM50AQ

Fyfield Road

CM59AE

High Street

CM59FA

Bansons Mews

CM59TB

Tower Court

CM59NL

Chelmsford Road

CM59HN

Rodney Road

CM59HL

Millbank Avenue

CM59RQ

Mill Lane

CM50AJ

Fyfield Road

CM50BB

Springfield Close

CM50HN

Fyfield Road

CM59NB

The Street

CM50AD

High Street

CM59EQ

Landview Gardens

CM50BJ

Acres Avenue

CM59NN

Chelmsford Road

CM59BA

Mayflower Way