Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

BISHOPSFIELD, CM18 6UP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSFIELD, CM18 6UP.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM18 6UP 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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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in CM18 6UP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6UP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bishopsfield, 0.5km from Stewards in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM18 6UP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6UP are sourced from Output Area E00111106 (shared with 7 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 6UP. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 257,500

2 sales · Mean £ 257,500

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

CM18 6UP has low crime rates — 47 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 offences161
Criminal damage and arson45
Public order31
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.4 km
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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Good1059 pupils0.5 km
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Longwood Primary Academy

Good404 pupils0.5 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.6 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.6 km
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St James Church of England Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Beckmead Moundwood Academy

Inadequate34 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Catholic Academy

Good229 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • BG Food Shop TRAPEZA0.6 km
  • Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.6 km
  • Wisebuys Off Licence0.5 km
  • Community Embrace UK0.6 km
  • Harlow SF Connect0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Harlow District Scouts0.5 km
  • Great Parndon Community Association0.6 km
  • Elbow Grease0.6 km
  • Griffin Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Moonlight Tandoori0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Kaz's / Bishaal0.6 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • Sunrise Cafe0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Midwest Kebab0.6 km
  • My Plaice0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town3.1 km
  • Harlow Mill4.7 km
  • Roydon5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Acres0.2 km
  • Five Acres0.2 km
  • Barn Mead0.3 km
  • Barn Mead0.3 km
  • Aylets Field0.3 km