CM18 6DX is a safe, established residential area on North Grove, 0.7km from Brays Grove in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM18 6DX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £322k, down 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00110860 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH GROVE, CM18 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH GROVE, CM18 6DX.
329
38
£ 42,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6DX 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.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, CM18 6DX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6DX. The average age is 38.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 306,000
9 sales · Mean £ 307,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6DX 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
Purford Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Passmores Academy
Potter Street Academy
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Church Langley Community Primary School
Pear Tree Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Poplar Kitten0.9 km
- Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub0.9 km
- The Heart And Club0.7 km
- The Phoenix Pub0.4 km
- The Purple Emperor0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.7 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.8 km
- Randaa0.8 km
- The Maybury Open Door0.8 km
- Garden Of India0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.8 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.8 km
- Dial A Kebab0.8 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.9 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Off Licence0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.6 km
- Harlow Mill3.1 km
- Roydon5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Latton Farm0.1 km
- Latton Farm0.1 km
- North Grove0.1 km
- North Grove0.1 km
- Nicholls Field0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186DX · Data under Open Government Licence