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.
WESTFIELD, CM18 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD, CM18 6AW.
296
37
£ 42,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Harlow Fields School and College
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
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 Ltd0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.8 km
- Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.6 km
- + 10 more
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CM186AW · Data under Open Government Licence