Postcode CM5 9HU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.9 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 5.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chipping Ongar has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Chipping Ongar has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.0% 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 9HU.
Chipping Ongar near CM5 9HU 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Ongar area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £750,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £486,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ongar
In the CM5 9HU postcode area, located within Chipping Ongar, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Chipping Ongar Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Ongar Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM5 9HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | High Street, Epping Forest, CM5 9GU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Epping Forest, CM5 9AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for CM5 9HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annie May O'Neill
Ongar - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Burghart
Brentwood and Ongar - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.