CM6 1AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For families considering a move, CM6 1AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 146.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00112129 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM6 1AE.
455
43
£ 52,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 43, CM6 1AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 146.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1AE. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 228,000
41 sales · Mean £ 280,012
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1AE has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
Great Dunmow Primary School
Helena Romanes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Chequers0.4 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.2 km
- Dunmow Club0.2 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.7 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.7 km
- Balti Spice0.0 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.0 km
- Bosphorus0.0 km
- Coffee Shop0.1 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.2 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.2 km
- Luckins Wines0.4 km
- One Stop Stores0.0 km
- Pressplay Ltd0.8 km
- Steeles Butchers0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.4 km
- Elsenham10.9 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61AE · Data under Open Government Licence