CM6 1ZG is a safe, established residential area on Willow Road, 0.3km from Newton Green in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow North ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM6 1ZG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, up 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1ZG are sourced from Output Area E00169973 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW ROAD, CM6 1ZG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW ROAD, CM6 1ZG.
225
36
£ 52,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 1ZG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, CM6 1ZG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 1ZG. The average age is 36.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 393,000
2 sales · Mean £ 393,000
Detached
£ 395,000
5 sales · Mean £ 378,400
Terraced
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 284,666
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 1ZG has low crime rates — 20 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
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
Great Dunmow Primary School
Helena Romanes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Chequers0.4 km
- Angel And Harp0.8 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.6 km
- Dunmow Club0.7 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Costa0.7 km
- Fit For Sport0.9 km
- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.3 km
- Seedy Blenders @ 1Life0.9 km
- Balti Spice0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative Stores0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Happy Garden0.4 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.6 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.6 km
- Luckins Wines0.5 km
- One Stop Stores0.8 km
- Steeles Butchers0.8 km
- The Toy Box0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport6.7 km
- Elsenham10.1 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stortford Road0.3 km
- Stortford Road0.4 km
- The Queen Victoria0.4 km
- The Queen Victoria0.4 km
- North Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM61ZG · Data under Open Government Licence