Postcode report
CM5 9AA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CM5 9AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM5 9AA 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 9AA, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM5 9AA are health and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 9AA 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 5/10.
For property prices near CM5 9AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £488k from 52 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM5 9AA 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 9AA 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 9AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 9AA
Is CM5 9AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 47% 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 9AA?
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 9AA?
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 9AA?
LocaleIQ matched CM5 9AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM5 9AA?
The latest median sold price is £488k based on 52 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM5 9AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.