Area Analysis Harlow, East of England

CM18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM18 postcode area.

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Population

25,928

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,620 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
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2/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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.

home £332,590 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3668
Shoplifting1011
Criminal damage and arson849
Vehicle crime846
Public order721

school Local Schools

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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Good424 pupils
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils
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Passmores Academy

Good1204 pupils
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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Good1059 pupils
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Kingsmoor Academy

Good315 pupils
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Harlow Hotel
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Pizzeria
  • Costa Coffee
  • Garden Of India
  • Griffin Cafe
  • Kaz's / Bishaal
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express
  • Dial A Kebab
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Flames BBQ
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Greggs
  • BG Food Shop TRAPEZA
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Bush Fair Butchers
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • Lidl
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Harlow District Scouts
  • Elbow Grease
  • Great Parndon Community Association
  • Griffin Bowls Club
  • Harlow Lawn Tennis Club
  • + 6 more