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.
Schools67
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
5 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: Ongar Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety69
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
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.
11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare76
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ONGAR HEALTH CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Transport63
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 11 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space71
How green is it?
6green spaces
Green space is well within reach
Rural town or fringe
rural
open countryside (3.1 ha total
no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.28 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities75
Can I get the shopping done?
3shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
2 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Sainsburys
nearest 0.6 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Ongar Esso Express — 0.6 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM5 0FF.
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 0FF
CM5 0FF scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and local amenities — with ONGAR HEALTH CENTRE 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM5 0FF 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 5 rated Good. The nearest school is Ongar Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 11 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, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around CM5 0FF — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near CM5 0FF?
There are 5 schools within a 2-mile catchment of CM5 0FF. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is CM5 0FF safe?
11 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of CM5 0FF in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near CM5 0FF?
Transport within 0.5 miles of CM5 0FF includes 11 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from CM5 0FF within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for CM5 0FF?
CM5 0FF has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around CM5 0FF does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around CM5 0FF: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
