Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WESTFIELD, CM18 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD, CM18 6AH.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /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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Index Insight: CM18 6AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CM18 6AH is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.

home £315,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6AH is a safe, established residential area on Westfield, 0.3km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.

For families considering a move, CM18 6AH represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 20.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00111086 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6AH. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.4%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 315,000

4 sales · Mean £ 322,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM18 6AH has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences66
Drugs13
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.2 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.6 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.6 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.7 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.8 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.8 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.8 km
  • Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Elbow Grease0.6 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.7 km
  • Q Bar1.0 km
  • Rileys Sports Bars (2014) Limited1.0 km
  • The Heart And Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.3 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Randaa0.9 km
  • Kaz's / Bishaal0.7 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.7 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Harlow Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.8 km
  • My Plaice0.7 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.9 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.2 km
  • Harlow Mill3.7 km
  • Roydon5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield0.1 km
  • Westfield0.1 km
  • St Marks School0.3 km
  • St Marks School0.3 km
  • The Fortunes0.3 km