CM6 1AF is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £497k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00112129 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CM6 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM6 1AF.
455
43
£ 52,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1AF 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM6 1AF's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £497k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1AF. 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
Detached
£ 825,000
1 sales · Mean £ 825,000
Flat
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1AF has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Chequers0.6 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.4 km
- Dunmow Club0.3 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.7 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.8 km
- Balti Spice0.2 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.2 km
- Bosphorus0.2 km
- Coffee Shop0.2 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.4 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.4 km
- Luckins Wines0.5 km
- One Stop Stores0.2 km
- Pressplay Ltd0.6 km
- Steeles Butchers0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.5 km
- Elsenham11.1 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61AF · Data under Open Government Licence