Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

STONY WOOD, CM18 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONY WOOD, CM18 6AU.

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM18 6AU combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£555k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £555k. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

CM18 6AU is a mixed residential area on Stony Wood, 0.6km from Passmores in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM18, CM18 6AU offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £555k, down 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6AU 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 6AU. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

5 sales · Mean £ 523,000

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

Crime around CM18 6AU is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting40
Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.3 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.5 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.5 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.7 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.7 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

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

Good238 pupils1.0 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.5 km
  • Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.6 km
  • TK Maxx0.6 km
  • Harlow Food Bank Sateliite0.7 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.7 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Elbow Grease0.5 km
  • Poplar Kitten1.0 km
  • The Phoenix Pub1.0 km
  • Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • The Clock House1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.6 km
  • Kaz's / Bishaal0.6 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa At Next0.6 km
  • Master Barista0.6 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Harlow Fish Bar0.9 km
  • My Plaice0.6 km
  • Kebabish Harlow0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • TS Bubble Tee0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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