Highfields, Dunmow
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM6 1ED, CM6 1EE.
At a glance
12 property sales on Highfields, Dunmow have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £572,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £598,313. Average sale prices rose from £465,000 in 2021 to £572,500 in 2026 (+23%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 16% above the Dunmow average of £492,525 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Highfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £598,313 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £465,250 | 26 Apr 2024 |
Sold prices on Highfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39, Highfields CM6 1EE | 24 Apr 2026 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Highfields CM6 1EE | 9 Apr 2026 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Highfields CM6 1ED | 29 Aug 2025 | £790,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Highfields CM6 1EE | 10 Jan 2025 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Highfields CM6 1ED | 26 Apr 2024 | £555,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Highfields CM6 1ED | 2 Apr 2024 | £766,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Highfields CM6 1ED | 21 Sep 2023 | £491,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Highfields CM6 1ED | 6 Apr 2023 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Highfields CM6 1ED | 14 Jan 2022 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Highfields CM6 1EE | 5 Nov 2021 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Highfields CM6 1EE | 4 Jun 2021 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Highfields CM6 1ED | 19 Apr 2021 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Highfields | £766,500 (Apr 2024) → £790,000 (Aug 2025) | +3% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Highfields
Crime
67 crimes were reported within about a mile of Highfields in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Highfields is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The upper River Chelmer Flood alert area
- The River Chelmer from Churchend to the Rivermead Industrial Estate in Chelmsford Flood warning area
- The Rivers Pant, Blackwater and Brain Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Highfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmow St Mary's Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Cambian Great Dunmow School 15 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Great Dunmow Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Helena Romanes School 1,265 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Stansted Airport station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- High Street (NW-bound, High St) 2 min walk
- High Street (SE-bound, High St) 2 min walk
- Stortford Road (E-bound, Stortford Rd) 4 min walk
- Stortford Road (W-bound, Stortford Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- John Tasker House Surgery
John Tasker House, 56 New Street, Dunmow · 0.1 mi - Angel Lane Surgery
Angel Lane, Dunmow · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 722 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,598 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in CM6
- Woodlands Park Drive£508k
- Haslers Lane£177k
- High Street£250k
- Baynard Avenue£475k
- Chelmsford Road£940k
- Newbiggen Street£439k
- Guelder Rose£455k
- Almond Road£420k
- Tanton Road£369k
- Godfrey Way£295k
- Hibbert Drive£407k
- Hallett Road£514k