CM6 1BT is a safe, established residential area on New Street, 0.2km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
The people who live in CM6 1BT are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00112125 (shared with 89 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW STREET, CM6 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, CM6 1BT.
388
45
£ 52,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1BT 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM6 1BT's 54% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1BT. 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
£ 147,500
1 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1BT has low crime rates — 45 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 Chequers0.4 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.3 km
- Dunmow Club0.2 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.9 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Batesys Diner0.9 km
- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.6 km
- Balti Spice0.2 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.2 km
- Bosphorus0.2 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.3 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.3 km
- Luckins Wines0.4 km
- One Stop Stores0.2 km
- Pressplay Ltd0.9 km
- Steeles Butchers0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.3 km
- Elsenham10.9 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61BT · Data under Open Government Licence