Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

ELM HATCH, CM18 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM HATCH, CM18 6BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

42

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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 6BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CM18 6BH is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6BH is a safe, established residential area on Elm Hatch, 0.3km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.

Day-to-day life in CM18 6BH has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00110864 (shared with 6 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 6BH. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

CM18 6BH has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order14
Drugs13
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.4 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.7 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.9 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils1.0 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils1.0 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Elbow Grease1.0 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.7 km
  • The Heart And Club0.6 km
  • The Phoenix Pub0.4 km
  • Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.2 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Randaa0.8 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.9 km
  • Garden Of India0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New Harlow Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.7 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.8 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.3 km
  • Harlow Mill3.4 km
  • Roydon5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Leys0.2 km
  • Church Leys0.3 km
  • Westfield0.3 km
  • Westfield0.3 km
  • Tumbler Road0.3 km