CM18 6EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nicholls Field, 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 6EB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 9.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6EB are sourced from Output Area E00110863 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NICHOLLS FIELD, CM18 6EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLLS FIELD, CM18 6EB.
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
With 36% social renting, CM18 6EB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6EB. 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
£ 311,000
14 sales · Mean £ 299,785
Semi-Detached
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6EB has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Purford Green Primary School
Potter Street Academy
Passmores Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Church Langley Community Primary School
Pear Tree Mead Academy
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Chahil0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- The Potter Street Pharmacy0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Fung Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.9 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.9 km
- Dial A Kebab0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Parent Hood Of Harlow1.0 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.9 km
- Randaa0.9 km
- The Maybury Open Door1.0 km
- Garden Of India0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Church Langley Church0.9 km
- Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub0.7 km
- The Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- Harlow Masonic Hall Club1.0 km
- Potter Street Baptist Church1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Harlow Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.8 km
- Harlow Mill3.2 km
- Roydon6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Nicholls Field0.2 km
- Nicholls Field0.2 km
- Manor Hatch Shops0.2 km
- Manor Hatch Shops0.3 km
- Pytt Field0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186EB · Data under Open Government Licence