CM18 6DF is a safe, established residential area on Church Leys, 0.2km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM18 6DF has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 36.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00110864 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LEYS, CM18 6DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LEYS, CM18 6DF.
320
42
£ 42,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6DF 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 42, CM18 6DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 36.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6DF. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 264,500
5 sales · Mean £ 297,900
Flat
£ 144,250
2 sales · Mean £ 144,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6DF has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 Mark's West Essex Catholic School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
William Martin Church of England Junior School
Purford Green Primary School
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Harlow Fields School and College
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Off Licence0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dial A Kebab0.7 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.6 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.6 km
- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.6 km
- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cafe Pizzeria0.6 km
- Randaa0.7 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe1.0 km
- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.1 km
- Garden Of India0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Elbow Grease1.0 km
- Poplar Kitten0.5 km
- The Heart And Club0.7 km
- The Phoenix Pub0.3 km
- Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.4 km
- Harlow Mill3.5 km
- Roydon5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church Leys0.2 km
- Church Leys0.2 km
- Tumbler Road0.3 km
- Tumbler Road0.3 km
- The Phoenix0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186DF · Data under Open Government Licence