PostcodeProperty.ai
Free Area ReportsProperty ReportsSavedCompareBlogPricing
Get Report£14.95
PostcodeProperty.ai

Instant property due diligence reports for UK home buyers.

No subscriptions

Product

  • Free Area Reports
  • Property Reports
  • Pricing
  • Compare Properties
  • How It Works

Data Sources

  • EPC Register
  • Environment Agency
  • HM Land Registry
  • Police UK

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • About Us
  • Contact

© 2026 PostcodeProperty.ai. All rights reserved.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Area Reports
  4. /
  5. CM5
🎉 FREE REPORTNo signup required • No subscription

CM5 Area Report

Epping Forest

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
LOW
Crime Level
6
Schools Nearby
30/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.3/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CM5

Rental Yield
5.9
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
3.3
Transport
3
Flood Risk
6

🚨 Crime Statistics

LOW CRIME

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

14
Crimes/month
54
Area average

See the full crime breakdown by category, monthly trends & street-level detail

Get Property Report · £14.95 →

12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-02: 18
2025-03: 23
2025-04: 18
2025-05: 0
2025-06: 16
2025-07: 18
2025-08: 24
2025-09: 15
2025-10: 20
2025-11: 14
2025-12: 16
2026-01: 11
2025-022026-01

↑ 8% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 7/10 — Above average

Epping Forest has below-average deprivation, ranking in the top 40% of least deprived areas.

income
7
employment
7
education
5
health
9
crime
4
housing
6
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£542,716
Average Price
+0.7%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,021,920
Detached
£591,931
Semi-Detached
£472,688
Terraced
£305,434
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £530,640
2024-03: £521,963
2024-04: £532,006
2024-05: £527,343
2024-06: £528,921
2024-07: £535,287
2024-08: £539,798
2024-09: £534,373
2024-10: £527,778
2024-11: £530,127
2024-12: £538,363
2025-01: £539,159
2025-02: £541,267
2025-03: £537,830
2025-04: £522,151
2025-05: £524,759
2025-06: £528,769
2025-07: £543,810
2025-08: £537,087
2025-09: £530,972
2025-10: £526,263
2025-11: £532,379
2025-12: £543,601
2026-01: £542,716
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
6
Within 1 mile

6 schools nearby — get every name, distance, and Ofsted rating for your specific address

Get Property Report · £14.95 →

Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

🚇 Transport Links

30/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

Get full station list with walk times on a Property Report

View Property Report →

Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Epping Forest
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

🔒Unlock chart in Property Report

Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

Get full demographics breakdown on a Property Report

View Property Report →

Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

🔓 Unlock More in Property Reports

Get complete data when you purchase a Property Report (£14.95 one-off):

✓Full crime breakdown (all categories)
✓Monthly crime trends chart
✓All schools with Ofsted links
✓Price history charts
✓Average income & economy data
✓Healthcare - GPs, dentists, hospitals
✓EPC certificate & energy costs
✓Planning applications nearby
Get Property Report - £14.95 →

🏛️ Council Tax

D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,050/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

🔇 Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

UPGRADE TO

Property Report

Get address-specific data for a property you're serious about.

  • ✓Actual EPC certificate
  • ✓Property sales history
  • ✓Comparable sales nearby
  • ✓Planning applications
  • ✓Council tax band
  • ✓Heritage status
£14.95one-off
✓ No subscription
✓ No monthly fees
✓ Pay once, own forever
Get Property Report →

📶 BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast✓ Yes
Full Fibre✗ No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

🌬️ Air Quality

Low

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

15/100

Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

Within ½ mile:3 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

Why no subscription?

You're buying a house, not renting data. We believe you should pay once for the information you need, not £10-30/month that auto-renews.

✓One-off payment
✓No auto-renewal
✓No account required for free reports

Explore More for CM5

Price TrendsCost of LivingFlatsHousesDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced

Share This Report

Share with a friend — both get £3 off your next property report

WhatsAppX / TwitterFacebookEmail

☁️ Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.1°C
Avg Temperature
727mm
Annual Rainfall
2845h
Sunshine/Year
22.4 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
☁️Now: 8.3°C, OvercastHumidity: 72%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

12 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.5/5
Average Rating
92%
Rated Good or Very Good
12
Total Establishments
Katsu QueenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Savills Catering LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
The Ongar AcademySchool/college/university
5/5
Ongar Youth CentreRetailers - other
Exempt
Ongar Leisure CentreRetailers - other
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

54%
Renewable Energy
35g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

💨 wind 53.7%⚛️ nuclear 33.6%🔥 gas 8.0%🔌 imports 2.9%🌿 biomass 1.8%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

64m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 64m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

Area Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of this area!

Compare CM5 with nearby areas

CM5 vs CM3CM5 vs CM4
Browse all comparisons

Planning to Move to Epping Forest?

Get free quotes from trusted local professionals

⚖️
Conveyancing Quotes
Compare local solicitors
🏠
Property Surveys
RICS chartered surveyors
🏦
Mortgage Advice
Independent brokers
🚛
Removal Quotes
Compare local movers
🛡️
Home Insurance
Compare quotes
⚡
Energy Deals
Best local tariffs

Coming soon — we're partnering with trusted UK service providers

Need address-specific data?

This free report shows area-level data. For property-specific information like EPC certificates, sales history, and planning applications, get a Property Report.

Get Property Report£14.95