CM6 1XW is a safe, established residential area on Nursery Rise, 0.6km from Great Dunmow in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow South & Barnston ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM6 1XW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 16.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1XW are sourced from Output Area E00112135 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NURSERY RISE, CM6 1XW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY RISE, CM6 1XW.
241
43
£ 52,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM6 1XW has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 16.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1XW. The average age is 43.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 203,000
7 sales · Mean £ 206,928
Detached
£ 390,000
4 sales · Mean £ 388,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1XW has low crime rates — 22 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
5 nearby- The Chequers0.9 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.8 km
- Dunmow Club0.7 km
- Kicking Dickey0.3 km
- The Star Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Batesys Diner0.7 km
- Balti Spice0.6 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.6 km
- Bosphorus0.6 km
- Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Happy Garden0.9 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 Stores0.9 km
- Luckins Wines0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.6 km
- Pressplay Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.6 km
- Elsenham11.3 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet12.1 km
Bus Stops
- David Wright Close0.2 km
- Gatehouse Villas0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Gatehouse Villas0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61XW · Data under Open Government Licence