Postcode CM5 9TL 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 high crime levels, with around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chipping Ongar is £47,200 per year. The nearest station is Epping located about 5.4 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 high crime rate, with approximately 98.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Chipping Ongar is £47,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM5 9TL.
Chipping Ongar near CM5 9TL 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 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 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 | 19 | £746,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ongar
In the CM5 9TL 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 9TL
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.