Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

CHURCH LEYS, CM18 6DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LEYS, CM18 6DB.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM18 6DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CM18 6DB is an established family neighbourhood — 55% 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 up 7.7% year-on-year.

home £308,437 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6DB is a safe, established residential area on Church Leys, 0.2km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.

For families considering a move, CM18 6DB represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, up 7.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00110867 (shared with 3 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 6DB. 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

White / British84.5%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,000

29 sales · Mean £ 283,072

Semi-Detached

£ 327,500

2 sales · Mean £ 327,500

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

Crime around CM18 6DB is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences143
Shoplifting47
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order23
Drugs20

school Local Schools

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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.4 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.7 km
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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Good424 pupils0.8 km
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Passmores Academy

Good1204 pupils0.9 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Griffin Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.4 km
  • Harlow Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
  • The Phoenix Pub0.2 km
  • Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Griffin Cafe0.9 km
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.2 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Randaa0.4 km
  • Garden Of India0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.4 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.4 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.4 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.4 km
  • New Good Friends0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.6 km
  • Harlow Mill3.6 km
  • Roydon5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tumbler Road0.2 km
  • Church Leys0.3 km
  • Church Leys0.3 km
  • The Phoenix0.3 km
  • The Phoenix0.3 km