CM6 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Market Place, 0.3km 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 a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00112126 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, CM6 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, CM6 1AX.
369
56
£ 54,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1AX 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
No single demographic signal dominates CM6 1AX — age 56, 46% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1AX. The average age is 55.8. 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
Detached
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1AX has low crime rates — 43 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
Helena Romanes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Chequers0.1 km
- Angel And Harp0.8 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.1 km
- Dunmow Club0.2 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.5 km
- Balti Spice0.3 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.3 km
- Bosphorus0.3 km
- Coffee Shop0.4 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.1 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.1 km
- Luckins Wines0.0 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
- Steeles Butchers0.3 km
- The Toy Box0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.1 km
- Elsenham10.6 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.6 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.2 km
- Stortford Road0.2 km
- Stortford Road0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61AX · Data under Open Government Licence