CM18 7SF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Berecroft, 0.5km from Stewards in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Staple Tye ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM18 7SF is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. 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. 46% 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 is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 7SF are sourced from Output Area E00111058 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERECROFT, CM18 7SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERECROFT, CM18 7SF.
342
38
£ 45,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 7SF 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
With 46% social renting, CM18 7SF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 7SF. The average age is 38.1. 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
£ 225,000
7 sales · Mean £ 233,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM18 7SF is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James Church of England Primary School
Longwood Primary Academy
Kingsmoor Academy
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Milwards Primary School and Nursery
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Latton Green Primary Academy
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Express Food Centre0.4 km
- BG Food Shop TRAPEZA0.9 km
- Wisebuys Off Licence0.9 km
- Martins0.9 km
- Metwest Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Flames BBQ0.4 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Midwest Kebab0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Harlow District Scouts0.8 km
- The Drinker Moth Public House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Moonlight Tandoori0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Sunrise Cafe0.9 km
- ECCO0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town4.0 km
- Roydon5.4 km
- Harlow Mill5.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Jame's School0.2 km
- Peterswood School0.2 km
- Peterswood School0.2 km
- St Jame's School0.3 km
- Peterswood School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM187SF · Data under Open Government Licence