Town Pop. 2,482

Living in Little Dunmow: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Little Dunmow is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 96/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Little Dunmow places 3rd of 12 in the CM6 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (96) from healthcare (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 31 points above the CM6 district's 65/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see CM6 postcode district.

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Little Dunmow scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
66.9 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 71 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brook Street 16 crimes
  2. 2 Worrin Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Tanton Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • The Flitch Green AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital6 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital15.2 mi
Basildon University Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryJohn Tasker House Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,621 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate67.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired13.1%Student8.7%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
20
Braintree 6.1 mi
Braintree Freeport 6.6 mi
Stansted Airport 6.8 mi
J8 M11 9.2 mi
J8A M11 9.3 mi
J8 M11 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £422,500 26
Detached £545,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£358k £502k £650k £794k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Felsted 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Causeway End 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Uttlesford) 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ford End 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Dunmow 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rayne 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
High Roding 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Young's End 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Uttlesford) 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
High Easter 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Great Leighs 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Dunmow a nice place to live?

Little Dunmow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Dunmow is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Little Dunmow?

Little Dunmow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 166 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Dunmow?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Dunmow is The Flitch Green Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Little Dunmow in total.

What are house prices like in Little Dunmow?

The current median house price in Little Dunmow is £422,500, around 48% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £545,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Little Dunmow

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