CM6 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Springfields, 0.3km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CM6 1BP is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k, down 20.4% year-on-year. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00112128 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELDS, CM6 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELDS, CM6 1BP.
310
49
£ 54,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM6 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £461k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £461k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 20.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1BP. The average age is 49.2. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 356,250
6 sales · Mean £ 356,666
Detached
£ 480,000
9 sales · Mean £ 473,444
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1BP has low crime rates — 44 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
6 nearby- The Chequers0.4 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.4 km
- Dunmow Club0.3 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.6 km
- Kicking Dickey0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Batesys Diner0.8 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.5 km
- Balti Spice0.4 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-operative Stores0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.4 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Oxfam0.4 km
- Luckins Wines0.4 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
- Steeles Butchers0.4 km
- Willetts Newsagent0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.1 km
- Elsenham10.7 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.6 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Stortford Road0.4 km
- Stortford Road0.4 km
- Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61BP · Data under Open Government Licence