About Pigstye Green

Pigstye Green is a small village located in Essex, England, within the CM5 postcode area. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern homes. It is surrounded by farmland, which provides a rural atmosphere and opportunities for walking and enjoying the countryside. Local amenities are limited, but nearby towns offer a wider range of shops and services. The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those travelling to larger urban areas. Pigstye Green is a quiet place, ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life while still being within reach of more bustling locations.

School Ratings in Pigstye Green

There are 20 schools in and around Pigstye Green. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Pigstye Green

The average property price is £578K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £505K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Pigstye Green

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Pigstye Green, with 8 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Pigstye Green

Pigstye Green sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Pigstye Green

Broadband availability in Pigstye Green includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,533 sales

Average Price £578K
£1K — £3.15M
Detached £785K 487
Semi £505K 535
Terraced £409K 247
Flat £256K 176

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

16 Primary
3 Secondary
1 Other
Blackmore Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Dr Walker's CofE Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Highwood Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles High Ongar Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Roxwell Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles The Ongar Academy Secondary Good 3.3 miles Ongar Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Chipping Ongar Primary School Primary Good 4 miles Doddinghurst Infant School Primary Good 4.2 miles Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School Primary Good 4.2 miles Ingatestone Infant School Primary 4.3 miles Writtle Junior School Primary 4.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Pigstye Green IMD 2025

Pigstye Green sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
5/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
4/10
3,929 Children (0-15) 18%
12,547 Working Age 59%
6,399 Older (60+) 30%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 23.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Pigstye Green 48 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Pigstye Green sit broadly in line with national averages for a small town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

17 Violence & Sexual Offences
8 Anti-Social Behaviour
7 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Public Order
3 Burglary
3 Other Theft
2 Shoplifting
2 Vehicle Crime
2 Other Crime
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ingatestone Train Station 4.8 miles
Chelmsford Train Station 6.3 miles
Shenfield Train Station 6.6 miles
Brentwood Train Station 7.8 miles
Billericay Train Station 7.8 miles
Sawbridgeworth Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Norton Heath 0.6 miles Radley Green 1.2 miles Shellow Bowells 1.2 miles Norton Mandeville 1.4 miles Willingale 1.4 miles Miller's Green 1.4 miles King Street 1.8 miles Cooksmill Green 2 miles Cannon's Green 2 miles Nine Ashes 2 miles Birds Green 2.2 miles Elkins Green 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Epping Forest
County Essex
Ward Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash
Constituency Brentwood and Ongar
Parish Ongar
Region East of England

Streets in CM5 30 shown View all streets

Abbess Road 6 Abbey Close 1 Acres Avenue 2 Anchor Lane 3 Ashlyns Lane 3 Aukingford Gardens 2 Aukingford Green 1 Banson's Lane 1 Bansons Mews 1 Bansons Way 3 Bansons Yard 3 Barker Way 2 Barron's Close 1 Bassett's Lane 2 Berners Roding Road 4 Berwick Lane 5 Betjeman Way 2 Birds Green 4 Blake Hall Road 2 Bobbingworth Mill 1 Bowes Drive 3 Brentwood Road 3 Bridge Road 1 Brookfields 1 Bushy Lea 2 Cannons Lane 5 Carters Yard 1 Castle Street 2 Chelmsford Road 5 Church Lane 3

Postcodes in CM5 50 shown View all postcodes

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