CM18 6AL is a safe, established residential area on Westfield, 0.2km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
For families considering a move, CM18 6AL 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 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, up 21.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00111090 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD, CM18 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD, CM18 6AL.
310
41
£ 42,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM18 6AL is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £387k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 21.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6AL. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 351,666
Terraced
£ 280,000
2 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6AL has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Bmat Stem Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.7 km
- Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Elbow Grease0.6 km
- Griffin Bowls Club0.9 km
- Poplar Kitten0.6 km
- Harlow Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- The Heart And Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Griffin Cafe0.9 km
- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.3 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.7 km
- Randaa0.8 km
- Kaz's / Bishaal0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tennessee Express Harlow0.7 km
- My Plaice0.7 km
- Dial A Kebab0.8 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.4 km
- Harlow Mill3.7 km
- Roydon5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield0.1 km
- Westfield0.1 km
- The Fortunes0.2 km
- The Fortunes0.3 km
- St Marks School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186AL · Data under Open Government Licence