Ongar
Strong on safety, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Ongar in Epping Forest using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Ongar a good place to live?
Ongar may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Epping Forest below.
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Ongar at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Ongar
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.6 per 1,000 people
Percentile
82nd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Ongar
House prices
Average sold price
£358,329
Percentile
66th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Ongar
Flood risk in Ongar
Transport in Ongar
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Ongar a good place to live?
Ongar may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Ongar safe?
Ongar ranks in the 82nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Ongar?
The average sold price is £358,329, with house prices in the 66th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Ongar?
Schools rank in the 71st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Ongar?
Nearby public profiles include Waltham Abbey West in Epping Forest and Epping East in Epping Forest.
