CM6 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.3km 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 1BQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 73% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, down 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00112131 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, CM6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, CM6 1BQ.
266
59
£ 52,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1BQ 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 1BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 73% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £398k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1BQ. The average age is 58.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
18 sales · Mean £ 394,138
Terraced
£ 346,500
7 sales · Mean £ 353,614
Detached
£ 495,000
1 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1BQ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Chequers0.6 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.4 km
- Dunmow Club0.4 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.6 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.9 km
- Balti Spice0.3 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.3 km
- Bosphorus0.3 km
- Coffee Shop0.3 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.4 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.4 km
- Luckins Wines0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
- Pressplay Ltd0.6 km
- Steeles Butchers0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.6 km
- Elsenham11.2 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet12.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61BQ · Data under Open Government Licence