Is CM5 9SZ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

38 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CM5 9SZ. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
13
Violence & sexual offences
12
Vehicle crime
5
Criminal damage & arson
3
Drugs
2
Public order
2
Other theft
1

House prices

£525,719

Average price in Epping Forest (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 1.6% year on year.

Terraced
£458,532
Semi-detached
£576,842
Detached
£1,003,604
Flat / maisonette
£289,967

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CM5 9SZ specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CM5 9SZ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CM5 9SZ on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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