Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WESTFIELD, CM18 6AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

CM18 6AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £342k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CM18 6AR is a safe, established residential area on Westfield, 0.5km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM18, CM18 6AR offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6AR 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 6AR. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 326,357

Detached

£ 356,250

2 sales · Mean £ 356,250

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

CM18 6AR has low crime rates — 34 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 offences58
Drugs9
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour5

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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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.8 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.8 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.8 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre1.0 km
  • Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Elbow Grease0.5 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.8 km
  • Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Mecca Bingo Club0.9 km
  • Q Bar0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.5 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Kaz's / Bishaal0.6 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.6 km
  • Costa At Next0.7 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • New Harlow Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.9 km
  • My Plaice0.6 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.1 km
  • Harlow Mill3.7 km
  • Roydon4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield0.2 km
  • Westfield0.2 km
  • St Marks School0.3 km
  • St Marks School0.3 km
  • Leisure Centre0.4 km