CM6 1AW is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
Within the CM6 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
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 £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00112125 (shared with 89 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CM6 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM6 1AW.
388
45
£ 52,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 45, CM6 1AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1AW. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
8 sales · Mean £ 194,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1AW 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 Club0.1 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 Wines0.3 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 Avenue0.2 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61AW · Data under Open Government Licence