CM6 3DY is a safe, established residential area on Braintree Road, 0.8km from Felsted in Felsted. Administratively it sits within Felsted & Stebbing ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM6 3DY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £684k, down 38.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 3DY are sourced from Output Area E00112113 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAINTREE ROAD, CM6 3DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAINTREE ROAD, CM6 3DY.
230
47
£ 54,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 3DY 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
CM6 3DY has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 38.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 3DY. The average age is 47.1. 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
Detached
£ 724,000
4 sales · Mean £ 682,750
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
2 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 3DY has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Felsted Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Linsells Stores0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Felsted Mem Hall Trust0.3 km
- Wood Cottage Tearoom \& Patisserie0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braintree8.0 km
- Braintree Freeport8.6 km
- Cressing9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Garnetts Lane0.1 km
- Alderton Close0.1 km
- Alderton Close0.1 km
- Garnetts Lane0.2 km
- The Chequers0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM63DY · Data under Open Government Licence