Median sold price in CM5, last 5 years
£495,000
Strong sample. Based on 830 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026.
Built from 258 matched postcode rows within the postcode area CM5, with best-fit area context in Epping Forest.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CM5 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
CM5 currently groups 258 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Epping Forest. Aggregate median sold price reads at £495,000 across 830 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 88.2% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 99.8% and 5G reaches 68.2% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 11 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 258 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 11 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 88.2%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 11 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 258Live postcode rows grouped under CM5
- Median sold price in CM5, last 5 years £495,000Based on 830 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area Epping ForestUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 11 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in CM5, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 830 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 88.2%Gigabit availability is 88.2%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.1%. 4G strong-coverage share is 99.8%, with 5G at 68.2% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Epping Forest in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
11 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 11 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
777 mapped stopsEpping Forest currently links 777 mapped transport stops, including 2 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside CM5.
Local business
Score 100/100Epping Forest currently links 432 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 164 food and drink, 66 nightlife, 65 personal services. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with CM5 9FD, Epping Forest and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
CM5 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
164 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (68), cafe (60), fast food (36).
Amenity group
Nightlife
66 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (63), bar (3).
Amenity group
Personal services
65 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (39), beauty (26).
Amenity group
Grocery
51 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (28), supermarket (14), bakery (5).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
CM5 9FD
CM5 9FD, Epping Forest
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CM5 0BW
CM5 0BW, Epping Forest
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CM5 0AP
CM5 0AP, Epping Forest
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CM5 9EF
CM5 9EF, Epping Forest
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CM5 0GA
CM5 0GA, Epping Forest
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CM5 0TH
CM5 0TH, Epping Forest
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CM5 9AU
CM5 9AU, Epping Forest
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CM5 9BZ
CM5 9BZ, Epping Forest
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CM5 0BB
CM5 0BB, Epping Forest
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CM5 0AA
CM5 0AA, Epping Forest
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Chipping Ongar Primary School
Primary option in CM5 9LA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Dr Walker's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Fyfield
Primary option in CM5 0RG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Dr Walker's CofE Primary School
Primary option in CM5 0RG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CM5 9FD before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CM5.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CM5 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess CM5.
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