Is CM6 1DB a safe place to live?

Yes, CM6 1DB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 21 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CM6 1DB?

The average property price in CM6 1DB is currently around £582k.

What is the population of CM6 1DB?

The population for the CM6 1DB area is approximately 520 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

DAVID WRIGHT CLOSE, CM6 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVID WRIGHT CLOSE, CM6 1DB.

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Population

520

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM6 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10

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8/10

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3/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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2/10

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6/10

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6/10

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Area Character

CM6 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £582k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £582k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM6 1DB is a safe, established residential area on David Wright Close, 0.8km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For families considering a move, CM6 1DB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £582k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00112123 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1DB. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 582,500

2 sales · Mean £ 582,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM6 1DB has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27

Vehicle crime7

Anti-social behaviour5

Public order5

Other theft3

school Local Schools

Dunmow St Mary's Primary School

Good473 pupils1.1 km

Great Dunmow Primary School

Good419 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby

Batesys Diner0.8 km
Balti Spice0.7 km
Bay Leaf Tandoori0.7 km
Bosphorus0.7 km
Coffee Shop0.7 km
+ 16 more

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby

Oxfam0.9 km
Dunmow Convenience Stores0.8 km
One Stop Stores0.7 km
Pressplay Ltd0.4 km
Steeles Butchers0.7 km
+ 1 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.7 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Boars Head Tavern0.9 km
Dunmow Club0.8 km
Kicking Dickey0.1 km

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Supermarkets