Side-by-side comparison of CM2 Chelmsford and CM5 Ongar covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM2 is the more affordable option at £375,000 median vs £500,000 in CM5. CM5 has lower recorded crime (684 vs 4,652 offences over 13 months). CM2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CM2 Chelmsford | CM5 Ongar |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £375,000 | £500,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,300 | £2,277 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,652 | 684 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | - |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 70.3 | 56.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 90.5 | 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.