Town Pop. 9,930

Living in Great Dunmow: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Dunmow comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Great Dunmow most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 73/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Great Dunmow places 2nd of 12 in the CM6 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the CM6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. On healthcare specifically, Great Dunmow sits 18 points above the CM6 district figure of 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM6 postcode district.

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Great Dunmow scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 323 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 86 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 81 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Public order 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 54 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 171 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 71 crimes
  2. 2 Cedar Close 44 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 38 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Dunmow St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Great Dunmow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Helena Romanes SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital6.9 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital12.6 mi
Basildon University Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,621 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
73
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 252 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.8%Student3.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Stansted Airport 4.2 mi
Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) 4.3 mi
Main Terminal Building (Departures) 4.3 mi
J8 M11 6.6 mi
J8A M11 6.9 mi
J8 M11 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £418,500 77
Detached £540,000 29
Semi-detached £403,750 20
Terraced £331,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£180k £310k £444k £574k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Barnston (Uttlesford) 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Uttlesford) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Little Dunmow 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
High Roding 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Felsted 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Takeley and Little Canfield 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Causeway End 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
High Easter 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ford End 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Takeley Street 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Burton End 46 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Dunmow a nice place to live?

Great Dunmow is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Dunmow is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Dunmow?

Great Dunmow has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 774 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Dunmow?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Dunmow are Dunmow St Mary's Primary School, Great Dunmow Primary School and Helena Romanes School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Great Dunmow in total.

What are house prices like in Great Dunmow?

The current median house price in Great Dunmow is £418,500, around 47% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £540,000, semi-detached £403,750, terraced £331,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 77 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Great Dunmow

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