White Post Field is in Dunmow and in Uttlesford district. CM6 1YZ 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 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about White Post Field, Dunmow, CM6 1YZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM6 1EJ, CM6 1HG, CM6 1BQ, CM6 1XH, CM6 1FP, CM6 1HB, CM6 1AF, CM6 1EZ, CM6 1HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM6 1YZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents 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 | 53.7% | 53.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 46.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 29.5% | 35.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 41.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 8.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 55.1% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.2% | 14.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 31.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94% | 95.4% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 91.6% | 91.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 91.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Post Field was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% higher than the Great Dunmow South & Barnston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
White Post Field has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Great Dunmow South & Barnston and the 37th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 White Post Field, Dunmow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-03-25 | £410,898 |
| 3 White Post Field, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2020-10-23 | £415,377 |
| 3 White Post Field, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-07-02 | £517,500 |
| 4 White Post Field, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2013-10-07 | £493,632 |
| 4 White Post Field, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-01-27 | £428,276 |
CM6 1YZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 160 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 829 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Dunmow Primary School Walnut Walk , Woodlands Park Drive CM6 1ZR | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flitch Green Academy Tanton Road , Little Dunmow CM6 3GG | 3out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebbing Primary School High Street , Stebbing CM6 3SH | 3out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Great Easton , Snow Hill CM6 2DR | 3out of 4 | 5,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samui Thai Restaurant | The Kinema, Chelmsford Road | 209 yd | |
| Feast 21 | 14 Flitch Industrial Estate, Chelmsford Road | 317 yd | |
| The Arts Centre Dunmow | 1 Haslers Lane, Dunmow | 327 yd | |
| Graces Coffee Shop | 48 High Street, Dunmow | 399 yd | |
| Bosphorus | 48 High Street, Dunmow | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicking Dickey | 4 Ongar Road, Dunmow | 536 yd | |
| Dunmow Club | 32 High Street, Dunmow | 541 yd | |
| Boars Head Tavern | Boars Head, High Street | 595 yd | |
| Dunmow Cricket Club | St Edmunds Lane, Dunmow | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Station House, Station Yard Industrial Park | 85 yd | |
| Manze's | Unit B, The Kinema | 209 yd | |
| Edwards Fish Bar | 50 High Street, Dunmow | 399 yd | |
| Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway | 69 High Street, Dunmow | 400 yd | |
| Dorringtons (Dunmow) | 17 High Street, Dunmow | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd, White Street | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flitch Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Chelmsford Road | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Dunmow Cricket Club ST. EDMUNDS LANE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Pure Body Health 1-3 1-3 STORTFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 704 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.