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CM5

ONGAR

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM5 encompasses ONGAR and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £598,856
1yr change ▼ 14.5%
Crime 93% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£598,856

▼ 14.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

109% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

93% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

355 Mbps

Property Prices in CM5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM5 is £598,856, which is 39% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM5 cost 108.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM5 have fallen 14.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £897,245 123
Semi-detached £498,674 154
Terraced £450,532 66
Flat £245,621 60
All types £598,856 436

5-Year Price History

£551K £581K £611K £641K £670K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM5 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
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 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good mi
The Ongar Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
High Ongar Primary School Primary Good mi
Chipping Ongar Primary School Primary Good mi
Ongar Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

137,451

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM5 are 355.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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355.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM5 is collected by Epping Forest. The Band D rate is £2,002/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM5 — ONGAR

Area Summary

CM5 (ONGAR) offers above-average property prices (£598,856, 109% above national average), low crime (93% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (355 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM5 ONGAR

What is the average house price in CM5 ONGAR?
The average house price in CM5 (ONGAR) is £598,856, based on 436 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 109% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.5% over the past year.
Is CM5 ONGAR a safe area to live?
Crime in CM5 is significantly below the national average (5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM5 ONGAR?
The population of CM5 (ONGAR) is approximately 137,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM5?
The average broadband download speed in CM5 is 355 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM5 ONGAR?
There are 6 schools in or near CM5. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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