Baconend Green, Essex | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Baconend Green

Baconend Green is a small settlement located in the county of Essex, within the country of England. It falls within the CM6 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the region. The area is characterised by open countryside and scattered residential properties, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural fields and woodland, typical of the Essex countryside. While not a large community, Baconend Green offers a quiet, peaceful environment for those seeking a rural lifestyle. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and villages via local roads, and residents benefit from access to local amenities and services. Its location provides a balance between tranquillity and convenience, making it a practical choice for those living in the area.

School Ratings in Baconend Green

There are 14 schools in and around Baconend Green. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Baconend Green

The average property price is £503K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £623K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Baconend Green

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Vehicle crime is prevalent across Baconend Green, with 8 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Baconend Green

Baconend Green sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Baconend Green

There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Baconend Green, the nearest being John Tasker House Surgery (2 miles away).

Local Data for Baconend Green

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Property Prices 4,787 sales

Average Price £503K

£100 , £8.27M

Detached £623K 2,127

Semi £408K 1,028

Terraced £350K 857

Flat £221K 459

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary

4 Other

Good 9

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CM6 postcode area.

Great Dunmow Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Dunmow St Mary's Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Cambian Great Dunmow School Not applicable Good 1.9 miles Utt2/A Little Goslings Family Hub Delivery Site 2.2 miles Takeley Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Helena Romanes School All-through Good 2.4 miles Roseacres Primary School Primary Good 2.9 miles Rodings Primary School Primary Good 3.7 miles The Flitch Green Academy Primary 3.8 miles St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak Primary Requires Improvement 4 miles Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 4.1 miles Stebbing Primary School Primary Good 4.6 miles

Household Income in Baconend Green ONS 2023

The average total household income in Baconend Green is approximately £68,156 a year before tax, 23% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £47,566. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Baconend Green £68,156

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £47,566.

Businesses in Baconend Green ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,929 active businesses based in Baconend Green, around 60 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 23 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,929 Total businesses

60 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 91%

Small, 10-49 8%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Baconend Green IMD 2025

Baconend Green sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

7/10

Income

7/10

Employment

8/10

Education

6/10

Health

9/10

Housing

3/10

Living Environment

6/10

Children 0-15 20%

Working age 60%

Older 65+ 20%

6,254 Children (0-15) 20%

19,325 Working Age 60%

6,424 Older (65+) 20%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 21.2% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Baconend Green 58 crimes · May 2026

Low Crime Area

Baconend Green records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

Violence & Sexual Offences 23

Vehicle Crime 8

Anti-Social Behaviour 6

Criminal Damage & Arson 6

Public Order 5

Burglary 3

Other Theft 3

Shoplifting 2

Other Crime 2

Local Policing

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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station 6.5 miles

Bishops Stortford Train Station 7.2 miles

Sawbridgeworth Train Station 7.8 miles

Braintree Train Station 9.8 miles

Chelmsford Train Station 9.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bacon End 0.6 miles Philpot End 0.9 miles Pharisee Green 0.9 miles Great Canfield 0.9 miles High Roding 1.2 miles Hellman's Cross 1.4 miles Bishops Green 1.8 miles Little Canfield 1.8 miles Hope End Green 2 miles Great Dunmow 2 miles Smith's Green 2.2 miles Jack's Green 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Uttlesford

County Essex

Ward Great Dunmow South & Barnston

Constituency Saffron Walden

Parish Great Dunmow

Region East of England

Home Ownership in Baconend Green

Of the 12,813 households in and around Baconend Green, 74% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 74% Social rented 13% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Baconend Green.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baconend Green

What is the population of Baconend Green?

Baconend Green has a population of approximately 31,985 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Baconend Green?

The average property in and around Baconend Green sold for about £503,448, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 44% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Baconend Green a deprived area?

Baconend Green sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 7 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Baconend Green?

Baconend Green is covered by the CM6 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Baconend Green?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Baconend Green, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Baconend Green?

The nearest railway station to Baconend Green is Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station, about 6.5 miles away.

Streets in CM6 30 shown View all streets

A120 2 Abbey View 2 Acacia Drive 4 Acorn Grove 1 Adare Close 1 Ainsworth Drive 1 Alderton Close 2 Algar Close 1 Almond Road 2 Anderson Grove 1 Andrews Farm Lane 1 Angel Lane 2 Arnold Place 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashfield Close 1 Back Lane 1 Bacon End Road 2 Bakers Lane 2 Barberry Path 1 Bardfield End Green Road 1 Bardfield Road 9 Barley Lane 2 Barnard Close 1 Barnards Field 2 Barnston Green 1 Barnston Road 1 Baynard Avenue 2 Beaumont Hill 2 Bellrope Meadow 1 Bennet Canfield 2

Postcodes in CM6 50 shown View all postcodes

CM6 1AA CM6 1AB CM6 1AD CM6 1AE CM6 1AF CM6 1AG CM6 1AH CM6 1AJ CM6 1AN CM6 1AP CM6 1AQ CM6 1AR CM6 1AS CM6 1AT CM6 1AU CM6 1AW CM6 1AX CM6 1AY CM6 1AZ CM6 1BA CM6 1BB CM6 1BD CM6 1BE CM6 1BG CM6 1BH CM6 1BJ CM6 1BL CM6 1BN CM6 1BP CM6 1BQ CM6 1BS CM6 1BT CM6 1BU CM6 1BW CM6 1BX CM6 1BY CM6 1BZ CM6 1DA CM6 1DB CM6 1DD CM6 1DE CM6 1DF CM6 1DG CM6 1DH CM6 1DJ CM6 1DL CM6 1DN CM6 1DP CM6 1DQ CM6 1DR

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