Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

NICHOLLS FIELD, CM18 6DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLLS FIELD, CM18 6DY.

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

328

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM18 6DY 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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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CM18 6DY has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 25.7% year-on-year.

home £252,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nicholls Field, 0.6km from Brays Grove in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM18 6DY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 25.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6DY are sourced from Output Area E00110866 (shared with 8 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 6DY. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

42%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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,000

7 sales · Mean £ 262,928

Flat

£ 169,000

2 sales · Mean £ 169,000

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

CM18 6DY has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Good424 pupils0.5 km
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Passmores Academy

Good1204 pupils0.5 km
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Potter Street Academy

Good238 pupils0.5 km
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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils0.8 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.9 km
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Church Langley Community Primary School

Good496 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Chahil0.9 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • The Potter Street Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fung Kitchen0.9 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.7 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.8 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Poplar Kitten0.9 km
  • Church Langley Church1.0 km
  • Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub0.9 km
  • The Red Lion Public House0.8 km
  • Harlow Masonic Hall Club0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.9 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Randaa0.8 km
  • Garden Of India0.8 km
  • Harlow Rugby Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Harlow Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.9 km
  • Harlow Mill3.3 km
  • Roydon6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Hatch Shops0.1 km
  • Manor Hatch Shops0.1 km
  • Nicholls Field0.2 km
  • Nicholls Field0.2 km
  • Tilbury Mead0.2 km