Great Dunmow, Essex | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Great Dunmow

Great Dunmow is a market town located in Essex, England, within the CM6 postcode area. It is known for its historical significance, with roots tracing back to the Roman era. The town features a variety of architectural styles, including medieval buildings and more modern constructions. The High Street is home to an array of shops, cafes, and pubs, providing a mix of local and independent businesses.

The town hosts several events throughout the year, including the well-known Dunmow Flitch Trials, which celebrate local traditions. Great Dunmow is also surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it a pleasant area for walking and cycling. The local community is active, with various clubs and organisations catering to different interests. Overall, Great Dunmow offers a blend of history, community spirit, and accessibility to the surrounding Essex landscape.

School Ratings in Great Dunmow

There are 12 schools in and around Great Dunmow. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Great Dunmow

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 Great Dunmow

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is prevalent across Great Dunmow, with 13 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Great Dunmow

Great Dunmow 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 Great Dunmow

There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Great Dunmow, the nearest being Angel Lane Surgery (0.9 miles away).

Local Data for Great Dunmow

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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

8 Primary

4 Other

Good 9

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CM6 postcode area.

Great Dunmow Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Helena Romanes School All-through Good 0.5 miles Dunmow St Mary's Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Utt2/A Little Goslings Family Hub Delivery Site 0.8 miles Cambian Great Dunmow School Not applicable Good 1.1 miles Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Takeley Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Stebbing Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Roseacres Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles The Flitch Green Academy Primary 3.4 miles Felsted School Not applicable 4.1 miles Felsted Primary School Primary Good 4.6 miles

Household Income in Great Dunmow ONS 2023

The average total household income in Great Dunmow 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.

Great Dunmow £68,156

England & Wales avg. £55,302

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

Businesses in Great Dunmow ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,929 active businesses based in Great Dunmow, 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 Great Dunmow IMD 2025

Great Dunmow 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 Great Dunmow 74 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Great Dunmow 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 28

Criminal Damage & Arson 13

Anti-Social Behaviour 10

Other Theft 5

Public Order 5

Burglary 4

Vehicle Crime 4

Drugs 1

Robbery 1

Shoplifting 1

Theft from Person 1

Other Crime 1

Local Policing

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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station 6.4 miles

Bishops Stortford Train Station 7.8 miles

Newport (Essex) Train Station 9 miles

Braintree Train Station 9 miles

Sawbridgeworth Train Station 9.1 miles

Braintree Freeport Train Station 9.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Little Easton 0.9 miles Pharisee Green 1.2 miles Bigods 1.4 miles Great Easton 1.9 miles Little Canfield 2 miles Baconend Green 2 miles Philpot End 2.5 miles Mill End Green 2.5 miles Little Dunmow 2.6 miles Smith's Green 2.6 miles Jack's Green 2.6 miles Bamber's Green 2.6 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 Great Dunmow

Of the 12,813 households in and around Great Dunmow, 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 Great Dunmow.

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Dunmow

What is the population of Great Dunmow?

Great Dunmow 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 Great Dunmow?

The average property in and around Great Dunmow 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 Great Dunmow a deprived area?

Great Dunmow 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 Great Dunmow?

Great Dunmow is covered by the CM6 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Great Dunmow?

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

Where is the nearest train station to Great Dunmow?

The nearest railway station to Great Dunmow is Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station, about 6.4 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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