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Property investment stats for Great Dunmow, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Great Dunmow.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Great Dunmow offers a balanced property market, with a mix of owner-occupied and privately rented homes sitting close to the national average. The area displays a moderate price-to-income ratio of 6.5, suggesting homes are relatively accessible for local buyers when compared to pricier commuter towns. Recent capital growth has shifted, with a 1-year change of -2.0%, but the 3-year figure of 13.8% (annualised at 4.4%) points to steady longer-term performance.

Liquidity is healthy, with properties spending an average of 34 days on the market and annual sales at 266. There is a small median discount of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount), which means sellers are negotiating but not under heavy pressure. The rental market is supported by a 4.5% average, with the top-performing postcode district at 4.7%.

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Key investment stats for Great Dunmow

Median price per sq ft

£415 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.0%

Sales in past year

266

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Great Dunmow

Live prices in Great Dunmow, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£550,000

25% of properties below...

£437,475

75% of properties below...

£695,000

Most expensive property

£2,000,000

Live listings

251

Median days on market

34

Should you invest in Great Dunmow?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 4.5% and a top postcode district yield of 4.7% make the area attractive for buy-to-let investors seeking stable returns.
  • Properties are moving quickly, with an average of 34 days on the market, indicating strong buyer demand and good liquidity for sellers.
  • The 3-year capital growth of 13.8% (annualised at 4.4%) suggests long-term investors have seen solid gains, even with recent moderation.

Risks

  • The 1-year capital growth has changed by -2.0%, so short-term investors may face less certainty around price appreciation.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 6.5 could limit further affordability-driven growth if local wages do not keep pace.
  • The median discount of £2,500 (the typical achieved discount) shows buyers have some negotiating power, which could affect vendor expectations.

Outlook

The next 12 months in Great Dunmow are likely to see continued healthy liquidity, given the current average days on market and annual sales figures. Rental yields remain competitive at 4.5%, and the top postcode district yield of 4.7% should continue to attract investor interest.

Although recent capital growth has changed by -2.0%, the three-year performance and annualised growth rate point to underlying resilience. Affordability, as measured by the price-to-income ratio of 6.5, is reasonable for the region, which may help support demand. Investors should expect a stable but not overheated market, with opportunities likely to be found in well-priced family homes and rental properties.

Live properties in Great Dunmow

Investment properties in Great Dunmow, East of England

4 bedroom detached house for sale
24% below median price

£550,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Ongar Road, Dunmow, Essex

Properties needing refurbishment in Great Dunmow, East of England
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£580,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Woodlands Walk, Woodlands Park

Slow to sell properties in Great Dunmow, East of England
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 12%

£389,995

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

77 High Street, Dunmow, CM6 1AE

Big price drop properties in Great Dunmow, East of England
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
2,998 sq ft

£1,125,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Clapton Hall Lane, Dunmow, Essex, C...

Properties with planning granted in Great Dunmow, East of England
Planning Granted
4 bedroom house for sale
45% below median price

£475,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom house for sale

Church Street, Dunmow, Essex, CM6

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Great Dunmow, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.3%

Best places to invest in Great Dunmow

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CM64.7%3.4%£403 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.