Postcode CM5 9BL is located in a rural town, within the Ongar ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chipping Ongar area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chipping Ongar is £58,355 per year. The nearest station is Epping located about 5.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Love Lane Park.
Chipping Ongar has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Chipping Ongar has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chipping Ongar is £58,355 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from CM5 9BL.
Chipping Ongar near CM5 9BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Epping located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Love Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Love Lane Park |
| 0.2 mi | Great Stony Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Stony Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Ongar area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £765,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £472,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ongar
In the CM5 9BL postcode area, located within Chipping Ongar, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM5 9BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Epping Forest, CM5 9AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | High Street, Epping Forest, CM5 9GU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 24 Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0AJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.