Postcode report
Is CM6 2AZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CM6 2AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM6 2AZ is a postcode in Great Dunmow North, Uttlesford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM6 2AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM6 2AZ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM6 2AZ is based on Uttlesford 007 Census 2021. It covers 9,019 residents, 417 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CM6 2AZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £453k from 46 rolling sales, up 6.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM6 2AZ can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM6 2AZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM6 2AZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM6 2AZ
Is CM6 2AZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM6 2AZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM6 2AZ?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CM6 2AZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM6 2AZ?
LocaleIQ matched CM6 2AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM6 2AZ?
The latest median sold price is £453k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM6 2AZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.