CM6 1EN is a safe, established residential area on Lower Millfield, 0.7km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For families considering a move, CM6 1EN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00188082 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER MILLFIELD, CM6 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER MILLFIELD, CM6 1EN.
308
42
£ 52,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CM6 1EN is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £382k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1EN. The average age is 42.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 318,333
Detached
£ 477,500
1 sales · Mean £ 477,500
Semi-Detached
£ 309,000
2 sales · Mean £ 309,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1EN has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
6 nearby- The Chequers1.0 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.8 km
- Dunmow Club0.7 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.9 km
- Kicking Dickey0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Batesys Diner0.9 km
- Balti Spice0.6 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.6 km
- Bosphorus0.6 km
- Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.8 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Oxfam0.8 km
- Dunmow Convenience Stores0.7 km
- Luckins Wines1.0 km
- One Stop Stores0.6 km
- Pressplay Ltd0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.8 km
- Elsenham11.4 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gatehouse Villas0.1 km
- Gatehouse Villas0.2 km
- David Wright Close0.3 km
- Station Road0.4 km
- Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61EN · Data under Open Government Licence