CM6 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Haslers Lane, 0.3km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM6 1BW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00112132 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HASLERS LANE, CM6 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HASLERS LANE, CM6 1BW.
174
42
£ 52,000 /yr
74%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CM6 1BW — age 42, 26% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1BW. The average age is 41.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 146,000
35 sales · Mean £ 149,097
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1BW has low crime rates — 37 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 Tavern0.5 km
- Dunmow Club0.4 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.9 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Batesys Diner0.8 km
- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.8 km
- Balti Spice0.3 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.3 km
- Bosphorus0.3 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.5 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.5 km
- Luckins Wines0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
- Pressplay Ltd0.7 km
- Steeles Butchers0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.4 km
- Elsenham11.0 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61BW · Data under Open Government Licence