CM6 1LP is a safe, established residential area on Chelmsford Road in Barnston (Uttlesford). Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CM6 1LP is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £855k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1LP are sourced from Output Area E00112071 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHELMSFORD ROAD, CM6 1LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELMSFORD ROAD, CM6 1LP.
365
44
£ 54,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1LP 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM6 1LP's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £855k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £855k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1LP. The average age is 43.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 855,870
4 sales · Mean £ 896,685
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
CM6 1LP has low crime rates — 4 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Dunmow Convenience Stores0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Barnston Football Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Barnston Village Hall0.4 km
- Premier Crew Hospitality0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport9.1 km
- Braintree12.2 km
- Braintree Freeport12.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Easter Road0.1 km
- High Easter Road0.1 km
- Church School0.4 km
- Church School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61LP · Data under Open Government Licence