Stortford Road is in Dunmow and in Uttlesford district. CM6 1DA is located in the Great Dunmow South & Barnston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stortford Road, Dunmow, CM6 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM6 1UR, CM6 1AX, CM6 1ZQ, CM6 1AT, CM6 1YN, CM6 1EQ, CM6 1AY, CM6 1DJ, CM6 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM6 1DA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 56.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 41.9% | 43.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.4% | 25.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 31.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 26.1% | 24% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 37.3% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 26.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 18.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CM6 1DA this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 31.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 11.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 28.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.2% | 97% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 87.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 87.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stortford Road was 130.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 332.9% higher than the Felsted & Stebbing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stortford Road has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Felsted & Stebbing and the 17th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Altura Place Stortford Road, Dunmow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-09-12 | £328,000 |
| 17 Stortford Road, Dunmow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2025-01-28 | £382,766 |
| Flat 3 Altura Place Stortford Road, Dunmow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £370,000 | 2023-11-30 | £370,754 |
| Flat 7 Altura Place Stortford Road, Dunmow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £370,000 | 2023-04-04 | £375,340 |
| 17 Stortford Road, Dunmow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2022-12-15 | £369,462 |
CM6 1DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM6 1DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmow St Mary's Primary School High Stile , Great Dunmow CM6 1EB | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Dunmow Primary School Walnut Walk , Woodlands Park Drive CM6 1ZR | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Great Easton , Snow Hill CM6 2DR | 3out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebbing Primary School High Street , Stebbing CM6 3SH | 3out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flitch Green Academy Tanton Road , Little Dunmow CM6 3GG | 3out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Romanes School Parsonage Downs , CM6 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chameleon Cafe | 2 Market Place, Dunmow | 119 yd | |
| Galatea Brasserie Ltd | 8 High Street, Dunmow | 153 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 4 High Street, Dunmow | 153 yd | |
| De La Terre | 16 High Street, Dunmow | 180 yd | |
| Tanoshii | First Floor, 27 High Street | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boars Head Tavern | Boars Head, High Street | 205 yd | |
| Dunmow Club | 32 High Street, Dunmow | 248 yd | |
| Angel And Harp | 16 Church Street, Dunmow | 901 yd | |
| Dunmow Cricket Club | St Edmunds Lane, Dunmow | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Happy Garden | 23 Stortford Road, Dunmow | 4 yd | |
| Dorringtons (Dunmow) | 17 High Street, Dunmow | 205 yd | |
| Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway | 69 High Street, Dunmow | 388 yd | |
| Edwards Fish Bar | 50 High Street, Dunmow | 392 yd | |
| Manze's | Unit B, The Kinema | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd, White Street | 191 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Stortford Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Body Health 1-3 1-3 STORTFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 87 yd |
| The Causeway Recreation Ground The Causeway | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Flitch Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Chelmsford Road | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Dunmow Cricket Club ST. EDMUNDS LANE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 1.4% |
| Median download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.