CM6 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Mill Lane, 0.2km from Great Dunmow 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 1BE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00112124 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL LANE, CM6 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, CM6 1BE.
329
48
£ 54,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM6 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £387k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £387k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1BE. The average age is 48.2. 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
£ 387,500
1 sales · Mean £ 387,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1BE has low crime rates — 40 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
Great Dunmow Primary School
Helena Romanes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Chequers0.2 km
- Angel And Harp0.8 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.1 km
- Dunmow Club0.1 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.6 km
- Balti Spice0.2 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.2 km
- Bosphorus0.2 km
- Coffee Shop0.3 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.1 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.1 km
- Luckins Wines0.2 km
- One Stop Stores0.2 km
- Steeles Butchers0.2 km
- The Toy Box0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.3 km
- Elsenham10.8 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- North Street0.2 km
- North Street0.3 km
- Stortford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61BE · Data under Open Government Licence