A Tug of War on the High Street, CM6 Property Market — September 2026
Have you ever wondered why the price tag on a shelf doesn’t always match what rings up at the till? In the CM6 property market right now, it feels a bit like a game of tug of war where the sellers are pulling one way with their "dream prices," and the buyers are digging their heels in, refusing to budge from what they can actually afford.
Whether you’re strolling past the historic pubs in Felsted, grabbing a coffee on the Dunmow High Street, or enjoying the quiet lanes of Barnston, you’ll notice a lot of "For Sale" signs. But there’s a fascinating story hidden behind those boards.
The Great Price Gap
Did you know that there is currently a £105,715 gap between what people are asking for their homes and what buyers are actually paying?
Think of it like this: if you were selling a car for £1,000, but every person who walked onto your driveway only had £770 in their pocket, you’d have a bit of a mismatch! In CM6, sellers are typically advertising their homes for about 23.5% more than the final handshake price. This month, the average price people are putting their homes on the market for is £556,360. That’s up by a tiny bit (£2,396) since last month.
However, the prices people are actually paying have dipped by about £11,544 recently. It shows that while owners are feeling optimistic, buyers are being very careful with their pennies.
Plenty of Choice in the Postcode
If you’ve been thinking about moving, you’ve picked a great time to be a browser. Right now, there are 440 properties looking for new owners across the CM6 postcode. From the grand detached houses out towards White Roding to the cosy cottages in Stebbing, there is plenty of variety.
We are seeing about 33 sales every single month. To put that in perspective, that’s roughly one family popping the champagne and moving into a new home every single day! Because there are so many homes for sale compared to how many people are buying, it’s currently a "Buyer’s Market." This means if you’re looking to buy, you have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating a deal.
The Long-Term View: Bricks and Mortar
Property is rarely a sprint; it’s more of a long, steady walk through the Essex countryside. If you bought a home in CM6 seven years ago, you might be surprised to learn that it is worth roughly £3,789 more today than it was back in 2019.
While a 0.8% increase might not sound like a jackpot, it means that despite all the ups and downs in the world over the last seven years, your home has held its value. It’s a solid "piggy bank" that has kept your money safe.
What does this mean for you?
The average price a home actually sells for in CM6 is £450,645. To give you an idea of the range, we’ve seen incredible homes like Bury Farm in Felsted sell for £3,000,000, while many other lovely homes sit in the £365,000 to £895,000 bracket.
If you’re thinking of selling, the secret right now is "realism." Because buyers have so much choice, they are gravitating towards the homes that are priced fairly from day one. If you’re buying, don’t be afraid to talk to us about what people are truly paying—it might be less than you think!
Whether you’re in the heart of Barnston or the outskirts of the Rodings, Zoe and I are always here for a chat about what your corner of CM6 is doing.