Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WESTFIELD, CM18 6AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6AW 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
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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 6AW 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 down 15.0% year-on-year.

home £288,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6AW 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 6AW 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, down 15.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6AW 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 6AW. 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

£ 282,500

8 sales · Mean £ 294,687

Semi-Detached

£ 276,250

4 sales · Mean £ 280,500

Detached

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 293,333

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

CM18 6AW has low crime rates — 45 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 offences90
Drugs16
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.3 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.5 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.5 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.6 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.9 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.8 km
  • Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Elbow Grease0.5 km
  • Griffin Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.6 km
  • Harlow Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
  • The Phoenix Pub0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Griffin Cafe0.9 km
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.4 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Randaa0.9 km
  • Kaz's / Bishaal0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.8 km
  • My Plaice0.6 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.9 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.8 km
  • + 1 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 Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.3 km
  • Harlow Mill3.8 km
  • Roydon5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield0.2 km
  • Westfield0.2 km
  • The Fortunes0.3 km
  • The Fortunes0.4 km
  • St Marks School0.4 km