Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WESTFIELD, CM18 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD, CM18 6AP.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Drugs13
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.2 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.5 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.5 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.7 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.7 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.8 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
hotel

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