Newbiggen Street is in Thaxted, Dunmow and in Uttlesford district. CM6 2QR is located in the Thaxted & the Eastons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newbiggen Street, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM6 2QS, CM6 2QP, CM6 2QX, CM6 2PL, CM6 2QY, CM6 2QN, CM6 2PE, CM6 2JX, CM6 2PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM6 2QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51% | 48.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.9% | 31.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 43% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 15.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 47.7% | 53.6% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CM6 2QR this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 8.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 47.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 88.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 91.8% | 86.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.4% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbiggen Street was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.8% higher than the Debden & Wimbish average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Newbiggen Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Debden & Wimbish and the 100th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Newbiggen Street, Dunmow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-27 | £418,051 |
| 36 Newbiggen Street, Dunmow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-08-04 | £394,625 |
| 32 Newbiggen Street, Dunmow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-12-02 | £451,896 |
| 38 Newbiggen Street, Dunmow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-10-24 | £539,933 |
| 48 Newbiggen Street, Dunmow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £402,250 | 2021-07-22 | £448,630 |
CM6 2QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 2QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaxted Primary School Bardfield Road , Thaxted CM6 2LW | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbish Primary School Tye Green , Wimbish CB10 2XE | 3out of 4 | 5,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pams Place | Vicarage Mead Bungalows, Vicarage Lane | 140 yd | |
| India Villa | 20 Watling Street, Thaxted | 176 yd | |
| Parrishes | 36 Town Street, Thaxted | 297 yd | |
| Baptist Church | Park Street, Thaxted | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Pub Thaxted | 8 Mill End, Thaxted | 487 yd | |
| The Maypole | 31 Mill End, Thaxted | 487 yd | |
| Thaxted Bowling Club | Bowling Green, Park Street | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Delight Fish & Chips | 2 Mill End, Thaxted | 487 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thaxted Recreation Ground GUELPHS LANE | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Thaxted Tennis Club DUNMOW ROAD | tennis courts | 763 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.