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Area guide · Epping Forest

Living in Chipping Ongar

A snapshot of life in Chipping Ongar, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Chipping Ongar is a village in Epping Forest, East of England with a population of 3,922. The average house price is £568,739 and the overall crime rate is 64.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chipping Ongar ranks

Population

3,922

Avg House Price

£568,739

Crime Rate

64.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

446 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,207.5

Median Age

44.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chipping Ongar's detached homes (£855,624) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£237,182).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chipping Ongar prices have risen 13% over the last 9 years (£504,101 → £568,739).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£855,624	£748,000	36
Semi-Detached	£511,257	£499,998	52
Terraced	£460,618	£440,000	17
Flat	£237,182	£247,500	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chipping Ongar is 64.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chipping Ongar: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Chipping Ongar Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Chipping Ongar averages 446 Mbps — 346% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chipping Ongar homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.2
% Rated C or Above	65.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,220

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,922
Median Age	44.3
Median Household Income	£37,207.5
Employment Rate	60.8%
Owner Occupied	70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chipping Ongar?

The average house price in Chipping Ongar is £568,739 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chipping Ongar?

The most affordable entry point in Chipping Ongar is a flat, with an average price of £237,182.

Is Chipping Ongar a safe place to live?

Chipping Ongar has a recorded crime rate of 64.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Chipping Ongar?

Chipping Ongar has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Chipping Ongar?

Average broadband download speeds in Chipping Ongar are around 446 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.6% of premises.

How big is Chipping Ongar?

Chipping Ongar is a settlement in Epping Forest with a population of approximately 3,922.

Most compared with

How does Chipping Ongar stack up against its neighbours?

Aveley

Chipping Ongar

House price: £367,814 · £568,739
Crime rate: 101.6 · 64.3
Distance: 14.0 mi

Barking and Dagenham

Chipping Ongar

House price: £369,084 · £568,739
Crime rate: 84.2 · 64.3
Distance: 12.0 mi

Basildon

Chipping Ongar

House price: £352,811 · £568,739
Crime rate: 85.3 · 64.3
Distance: 13.0 mi

Billericay

Chipping Ongar

House price: £588,207 · £568,739
Crime rate: 85.3 · 64.3
Distance: 9.2 mi

Bishop's Stortford

Chipping Ongar

House price: £510,579 · £568,739
Crime rate: 51.7 · 64.3
Distance: 11.9 mi

Boreham

Chipping Ongar

House price: £385,221 · £568,739
Crime rate: 69.4 · 64.3
Distance: 13.4 mi

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