Side-by-side comparison of CM5 Ongar and CM8 Witham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM8 is the more affordable option at £325,000 median vs £500,000 in CM5. CM5 has lower recorded crime (684 vs 2,837 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CM5 Ongar | CM8 Witham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £500,000 | £325,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,277 | £2,280 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 684 | 2,837 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 56.6 | 53.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 60.0 | 93.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 71.0 |
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.