CM6 1HA is a sought-after residential area on Garden Drive, 0.4km from Little Canfield in Takeley and Little Canfield. Administratively it sits within Takeley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM6, CM6 1HA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00188127 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARDEN DRIVE, CM6 1HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN DRIVE, CM6 1HA.
353
34
£ 54,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1HA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM6 1HA combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1HA. The average age is 33.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
Semi-Detached
£ 387,500
2 sales · Mean £ 387,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1HA has low crime rates — 19 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
Takeley Primary School
Roseacres Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- White House B&B0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- La Bonta0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport2.5 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet6.7 km
- Elsenham6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Priors Green School0.1 km
- Bennet Canfield0.1 km
- Bennet Canfield0.1 km
- Colemans Close0.2 km
- Colemans Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61HA · Data under Open Government Licence