CM18 6EE 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 6EE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6EE are sourced from Output Area E00110861 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NICHOLLS FIELD, CM18 6EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLLS FIELD, CM18 6EE.
174
39
£ 41,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 53% social renting, CM18 6EE 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 30.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6EE. The average age is 39.0. 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
Flat
£ 132,500
2 sales · Mean £ 132,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6EE has low crime rates — 44 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Passmores Academy
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
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.9 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.9 km
- Randaa0.9 km
- The Maybury Open Door0.9 km
- Garden Of India0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.9 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.9 km
- Dial A Kebab0.9 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- The Potter Street Pharmacy1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Church Langley Church0.9 km
- Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub0.7 km
- The Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- The Heart And Club0.9 km
- The Phoenix Pub0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Harlow Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.8 km
- Harlow Mill3.1 km
- Roydon6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Nicholls Field0.1 km
- Nicholls Field0.1 km
- Latton Farm0.2 km
- Latton Farm0.2 km
- Manor Hatch Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186EE · Data under Open Government Licence