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CM6

DUNMOW

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM6 covers DUNMOW in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £541,077
1yr change ▼ 4.0%
Crime 79% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£541,077

▼ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

89% above national avg

Crime Rate

17.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

79% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in CM6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM6 is £541,077, which is 26% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM6 cost 88.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM6 have fallen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £647,823 768
Semi-detached £430,759 356
Terraced £350,936 250
Flat £239,764 144
All types £541,077 1641

5-Year Price History

£523K £531K £538K £545K £553K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 17.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM6 has a crime rate well 79% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM6 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Felsted Primary School Primary Good mi
Stebbing Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good mi
Rodings Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Thaxted Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

164,304

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM6 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM6 is collected by Braintree. The Band D rate is £2,010/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM6 — DUNMOW

Area Summary

CM6 (DUNMOW) offers above-average property prices (£541,077, 89% above national average), low crime (79% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM6 DUNMOW

What is the average house price in CM6 DUNMOW?
The average house price in CM6 (DUNMOW) is £541,077, based on 1641 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 89% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.0% over the past year.
Is CM6 DUNMOW a safe area to live?
Crime in CM6 is significantly below the national average (17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM6 DUNMOW?
The population of CM6 (DUNMOW) is approximately 164,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM6?
The average broadband download speed in CM6 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM6 DUNMOW?
There are 12 schools in or near CM6. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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