CM6 1YY is a sought-after residential area on Spruce Avenue, 0.3km from Newton Green in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow North ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CM6 1YY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k, up 0.8% year-on-year. 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 1YY are sourced from Output Area E00188091 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRUCE AVENUE, CM6 1YY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRUCE AVENUE, CM6 1YY.
346
38
£ 52,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1YY 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
CM6 1YY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £515k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1YY. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 485,000
13 sales · Mean £ 491,730
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1YY has low crime rates — 34 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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Chequers0.9 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.9 km
- The Star Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa0.2 km
- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.5 km
- Galatea Brasserie Ltd1.0 km
- The Chameleon Cafe1.0 km
- The Sandwich Shop1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- New Happy Garden0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Luckins Wines0.9 km
- Willetts Newsagent1.0 km
- Yogi Pharmacy0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport6.2 km
- Elsenham9.8 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Park Dr0.2 km
- Tesco Store0.3 km
- Staggs Farm0.3 km
- Staggs Farm0.3 km
- Woodside Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61YY · Data under Open Government Licence