Side-by-side comparison of CM3 Chelmsford and CM5 Ongar covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM3 is the more affordable option at £450,000 median vs £500,000 in CM5. CM5 has lower recorded crime (684 vs 2,922 offences over 13 months). CM5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CM3 Chelmsford | CM5 Ongar |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £450,000 | £500,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,300 | £2,277 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,922 | 684 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 33.5 | 56.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 73.3 | 60.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 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.