Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Epping Forest: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CM5 0AN.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 4 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 5 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Ongar Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
15crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ONGAR HEALTH CENTRE — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 10 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- rural
- open countryside (3.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.73 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
3shops & libraries
- 2 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Ongar Esso Express — 0.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM5 0AN.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in CM5.
Average sold price by property type across the CM5 district, 2021–2026.
About CM5 0AN
CM5 0AN scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and local amenities — with ONGAR HEALTH CENTRE within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM5 0AN is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,036 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 5 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Good. The nearest school is The Ongar Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ONGAR HEALTH CENTRE, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
