3.2% Below average

Rental Yield in CM5 — ONGAR

Rent data based on Epping Forest local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↓ below East of England average (3.3%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)

£496,250

Median Price

£1,325

Monthly Rent

3.2%

Gross Yield

418

Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type	Median Price	Sales
Detached	£750,000	120
Semi-detached	£494,000	147
Terraced	£420,000	65
Flat	£252,500	55
Other	£775,000	31

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare CM5 side by side →

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
CM16	EPPING	2.75	£577,500	£1,325
CM15	BRENTWOOD	2.86	£523,800	£1,250
CM17	HARLOW	3.22	£391,000	£1,050
CM18	HARLOW	4.06	£310,000	£1,050
CM4	INGATESTONE	2.17	£690,000	£1,250

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
CM16	EPPING	2.75	£577,500	£1,325
CM15	BRENTWOOD	2.86	£523,800	£1,250
CM17	HARLOW	3.22	£391,000	£1,050
CM18	HARLOW	4.06	£310,000	£1,050
CM4	INGATESTONE	2.17	£690,000	£1,250
RM4	ROMFORD	2.48	£641,500	£1,325

CM5 is part of Epping Forest. View all postcode districts in Epping Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in CM5?

CM5 has a gross rental yield of 3.2%. The median property price is £496,250 with typical monthly rents of £1,325, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is CM5 a good area for buy-to-let?

CM5 yields 3.2%, below the England average of 3.6%. The area may offer stronger capital growth. Compare with other postcodes in Epping Forest for alternatives.

What is the median property price in CM5?

The median property price in CM5 is £496,250, based on 418 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £496,250 across Epping Forest as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026