Side-by-side comparison of CM13 Brentwood and CM5 Ongar covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM13 is the more affordable option at £490,000 median vs £500,000 in CM5. CM5 has lower recorded crime (684 vs 1,631 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CM13 Brentwood | CM5 Ongar |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £490,000 | £500,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,258 | £2,277 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,631 | 684 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 47.2 | 56.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 81.6 | 60.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.