CM6 3UA is a safe, established residential area on Farm Close, 0.2km from Church End in Great Dunmow. Administratively it sits within Great Dunmow North ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM6 3UA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £652k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 3UA are sourced from Output Area E00112120 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARM CLOSE, CM6 3UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM CLOSE, CM6 3UA.
543
35
£ 52,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in CM6 3UA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 3UA. The average age is 35.5. 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
Detached
£ 632,500
10 sales · Mean £ 614,998
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 3UA has low crime rates — 25 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
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
Helena Romanes School
Great Dunmow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Chequers0.8 km
- Angel And Harp0.5 km
- Boars Head Tavern0.8 km
- Dunmow Club0.8 km
- Dunmow Cricket Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Happy Garden0.8 km
- Dorringtons (Dunmow)0.8 km
- Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Edwards Fish Bar0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfam0.8 km
- Luckins Wines0.8 km
- One Stop Stores0.9 km
- Steeles Butchers0.8 km
- The Toy Box0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Balti Spice0.8 km
- Bay Leaf Tandoori0.8 km
- Bosphorus0.9 km
- Coffee Shop1.0 km
- De La Terre0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stansted Airport7.6 km
- Elsenham10.9 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet12.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Broadway0.3 km
- The Broadway0.3 km
- St Edmunds Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM63UA · Data under Open Government Licence