CM6 2AY is a safe, established residential area on Godfrey Way, 0.6km from Church End in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow North ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CM6 2AY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00112115 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GODFREY WAY, CM6 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODFREY WAY, CM6 2AY.
354
46
£ 52,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 2AY 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM6 2AY combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 2AY. The average age is 46.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
7 sales · Mean £ 352,857
Detached
£ 537,500
6 sales · Mean £ 507,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 2AY has low crime rates — 26 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
Helena Romanes School
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
Great Dunmow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Chequers0.5 km
- Angel And Harp0.4 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.7 km
- Dunmow Club0.7 km
- Dunmow Youth Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Fit For Sport0.6 km
- Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)0.7 km
- Seedy Blenders @ 1Life0.6 km
- Balti Spice0.8 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Happy Garden0.5 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.7 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.7 km
- Luckins Wines0.5 km
- One Stop Stores0.9 km
- Steeles Butchers0.8 km
- The Toy Box0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport6.9 km
- Elsenham10.3 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet11.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Causeway0.2 km
- The Causeway0.2 km
- North Street0.3 km
- North Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM62AY · Data under Open Government Licence