CM18 6BY is a safe, established residential area on Church Leys, 0.1km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.
For families considering a move, CM18 6BY represents a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00110846 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LEYS, CM18 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LEYS, CM18 6BY.
314
37
£ 42,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 37, CM18 6BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6BY. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 308,000
1 sales · Mean £ 308,000
Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6BY has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Purford Green Primary School
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.6 km
- Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Elbow Grease0.8 km
- Griffin Bowls Club0.9 km
- Poplar Kitten0.5 km
- Harlow Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- The Heart And Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Griffin Cafe0.9 km
- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.0 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.5 km
- Randaa0.6 km
- Kaz's / Bishaal0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tennessee Express Harlow0.5 km
- My Plaice0.9 km
- Dial A Kebab0.6 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.5 km
- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.4 km
- Harlow Mill3.6 km
- Roydon5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield0.2 km
- The Fortunes0.3 km
- Westfield0.3 km
- The Fortunes0.3 km
- Church Leys0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186BY · Data under Open Government Licence