The Gossetts is in Margaret Roding, Dunmow and in Uttlesford district. CM6 1QU is located in the High Easter & the Rodings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Gossetts, Margaret Roding, Dunmow, CM6 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM6 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 47.4% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 52.6% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 31.8% | 36.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 46.8% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 46.5% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 24.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 15.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 30.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.7% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 93% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 92.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gossetts was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
The Gossetts has the 29th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 68th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Gossetts, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-12-15 | £407,022 |
| 11 The Gossetts, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-09-07 | £503,289 |
| 5 The Gossetts, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-02-09 | £391,489 |
| 9 The Gossetts, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-12-15 | £427,238 |
| 12 The Gossetts, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2016-04-22 | £512,789 |
CM6 1QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM6 1QU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodings Primary School Dunmow Road , CM6 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reid Rooms | Marks Hall, Marks Hall Lane | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles & Mike Distilling Ltd | Unit 9, Marks Hall | 247 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 175.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.