CM18 6AP is a safe, established residential area on Westfield, 0.4km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
For serious buyers, CM18 6AP is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k, up 5.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00111089 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD, CM18 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD, CM18 6AP.
280
43
£ 42,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CM18 6AP — age 43, 80% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £364k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6AP. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 339,250
2 sales · Mean £ 339,250
Terraced
£ 340,425
5 sales · Mean £ 330,085
Detached
£ 382,000
1 sales · Mean £ 382,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6AP has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Harlow Fields School and College
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Bmat Stem Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.9 km
- Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Elbow Grease0.5 km
- Poplar Kitten0.7 km
- Q Bar0.9 km
- Rileys Sports Bars (2014) Limited0.9 km
- The Heart And Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.4 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.8 km
- Randaa0.9 km
- Kaz's / Bishaal0.6 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.7 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar1.0 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.8 km
- My Plaice0.6 km
- Dial A Kebab0.9 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.2 km
- Harlow Mill3.7 km
- Roydon4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield0.1 km
- Westfield0.2 km
- St Marks School0.3 km
- St Marks School0.4 km
- The Fortunes0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186AP · Data under Open Government Licence