Postcode report
Is CM5 0BA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CM5 0BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM5 0BA is a postcode in Ongar, Epping Forest, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM5 0BA, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM5 0BA are health and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM5 0BA is based on Epping Forest 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,136 residents, 792 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near CM5 0BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £488k from 34 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM5 0BA can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM5 0BA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM5 0BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM5 0BA
Is CM5 0BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM5 0BA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM5 0BA?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CM5 0BA?
LocaleIQ matched CM5 0BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM5 0BA?
The latest median sold price is £488k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM5 0BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.