Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

GREAT BRAYS, CM18 6DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT BRAYS, CM18 6DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

296

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM18 6DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CM18 6DL is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.

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

CM18 6DL is a safe, established residential area on Great Brays, 0.5km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.

For families considering a move, CM18 6DL represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00110865 (shared with 9 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 6DL. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

8 sales · Mean £ 277,750

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

CM18 6DL has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs11
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.5 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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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Good424 pupils0.8 km
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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils0.9 km
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Passmores Academy

Good1204 pupils0.9 km
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Potter Street Academy

Good238 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Poplar Kitten0.7 km
  • The Heart And Club0.6 km
  • The Phoenix Pub0.1 km
  • The Purple Emperor1.0 km
  • Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.4 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Randaa0.7 km
  • The Maybury Open Door1.0 km
  • Garden Of India0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.6 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.6 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.7 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.6 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Off Licence0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Co-op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.5 km
  • Harlow Mill3.3 km
  • Roydon5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Phoenix0.0 km
  • The Phoenix0.1 km
  • Tumbler Road0.1 km
  • Tumbler Road0.1 km
  • Church Leys0.1 km