CM18 is a postcode district in Harlow, East of England, covering 430 active and 180 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CM18 (23%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (22%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM18 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CM18 are around £332k, up 5.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM18 at 372 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CM18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM18 postcode area.
25,928
39
£ 39,620 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CM18 is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £332k. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Passmores Academy
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Kingsmoor Academy
Purford Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Harlow Hotel
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Harlow District Scouts
- Elbow Grease
- Great Parndon Community Association
- Griffin Bowls Club
- Harlow Lawn Tennis Club
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe Pizzeria
- Costa Coffee
- Garden Of India
- Griffin Cafe
- Kaz's / Bishaal
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Cafe Pizzeria Express
- Cafe Pizzeria Express
- Dial A Kebab
- Domino's Pizza
- Flames BBQ
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Martins
- Greggs
- BG Food Shop TRAPEZA
- Boots UK Ltd
- Boots UK Ltd
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op
- Co-op
- Co-op
- Lidl
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Area Profile: CM18 · Data under Open Government Licence