CM6 1SH is a sought-after residential area on Canada Cottages, 0.8km from Newton Green in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow North ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM6, CM6 1SH offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k. 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 1SH are sourced from Output Area E00188122 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANADA COTTAGES, CM6 1SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANADA COTTAGES, CM6 1SH.
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40
£ 52,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1SH 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 1SH combines high owner-occupation (82%), 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 1SH. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1SH has low crime rates — 33 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
Great Dunmow Primary School
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
Helena Romanes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa0.4 km
- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport5.8 km
- Elsenham9.5 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Woodside Way0.3 km
- Woodside Way0.3 km
- Tesco Store0.4 km
- Woodlands Park Dr0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61SH · Data under Open Government Licence