CM6 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Counting House Lane, 0.5km from Church End in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM6, CM6 1BX offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, up 49.3% 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00112138 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COUNTING HOUSE LANE, CM6 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUNTING HOUSE LANE, CM6 1BX.
279
47
£ 54,400 /yr
51%
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.
Area Character
CM6 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £485k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 49.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1BX. The average age is 46.7. 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
Detached
£ 417,500
17 sales · Mean £ 451,617
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
7 sales · Mean £ 323,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1BX has low crime rates — 27 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
Helena Romanes School
Great Dunmow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Chequers0.4 km
- Angel And Harp0.5 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.4 km
- Dunmow Club0.5 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Fit For Sport0.9 km
- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.7 km
- Seedy Blenders @ 1Life0.9 km
- Balti Spice0.5 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.4 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.4 km
- Luckins Wines0.3 km
- One Stop Stores0.6 km
- Steeles Butchers0.5 km
- The Toy Box0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.2 km
- Elsenham10.6 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.7 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.2 km
- The Causeway0.4 km
- The Causeway0.4 km
- Stortford Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61BX · Data under Open Government Licence