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.
BISHOPSFIELD, CM18 6UP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSFIELD, CM18 6UP.
319
36
£ 40,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Longwood Primary Academy
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
St James Church of England Primary School
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
St Luke's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- Midwest Kebab0.6 km
- My Plaice0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 3 more
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
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Postcode Profile: CM186UP · Data under Open Government Licence