Living in CM5, Epping Forest
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM5 in Epping Forest. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Epping Forest: £536,765, up 4.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CM5
28 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £425,000 and a range from £140,000 to £1,217,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 FYFIELD ROAD, CM5 0AJ | terraced | £388,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 33 THE GABLES, CM5 0GA | detached | £480,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 68 THE GABLES, CM5 0GA | terraced | £616,500 | 2026-03-24 |
| 31 THE GABLES, CM5 0GA | semi-detached | £500,000 | 2026-03-02 |
| 22 CRIPSEY AVENUE, CM5 0AT | terraced | £485,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| 12 MORETON ROAD, CM5 0AP | semi-detached | £357,000 | 2026-01-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Ongar Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Chipping Ongar Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Dr Walker's CofE Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
| The Ongar Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Ongar Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 14.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.2% |
| Professional occupations | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
26 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM5 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Epping Forest's figures.
Common questions about CM5
What is the average house price in CM5?
The average sold price in Epping Forest is £536,765 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CM5?
Prices in Epping Forest are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM5?
The median of 28 recorded sales around central CM5 in the last 2 years is £425,000, ranging from £140,000 to £1,217,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM5?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM5, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM5?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM5 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is CM5 at risk of flooding?
Central CM5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CM5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £425,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 26 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM5 safe?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CM5 or CM17, CM5 or CM16, CM5 or CM15.
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