Property Prices in CM5
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in CM5 is £518,108, which is 25% above the Essex average of £414,663.
Properties in CM5 cost 80.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in CM5 have risen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £811,600 | 10 |
| Semi-detached | £518,000 | 21 |
| Terraced | £441,667 | 6 |
| Flat | £300,334 | 0 |
| All types | £518,108 | 48 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in CM5
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 51.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM5 has a crime rate well 36% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in CM5
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
CM5 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| The Ongar Academy | Secondary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| High Ongar Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Chipping Ongar Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Ongar Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
35,977
Population
42
Median Age
66%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in CM5 are 77.0 Mbps, with 82% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 36% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
77.0 Mbps
Avg Download
19.3 Mbps
Avg Upload
82%
Superfast Coverage
43%
Ultrafast Coverage
36%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in CM5 is collected by Chelmsford Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.
Area Summary
CM5 — ONGAR
Area Summary
CM5 (ONGAR) offers above-average property prices (£518,108, 81% above national average), low crime (36% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (77 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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