CM18 6DZ 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 6DZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6DZ are sourced from Output Area E00110863 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NICHOLLS FIELD, CM18 6DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLLS FIELD, CM18 6DZ.
268
38
£ 41,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM18 6DZ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6DZ. The average age is 37.6. 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
£ 292,500
8 sales · Mean £ 295,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6DZ has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Purford Green Primary School
Potter Street Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Passmores Academy
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Church Langley Community Primary School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
William Martin Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Chahil0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- The Potter Street Pharmacy0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fung Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.8 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.8 km
- Dial A Kebab0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Poplar Kitten0.9 km
- Church Langley Church1.0 km
- Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub0.8 km
- The Red Lion Public House0.8 km
- Harlow Masonic Hall Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
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 Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.1 km
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 Mead0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186DZ · Data under Open Government Licence