Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

LITTLE BRAYS, CM18 6EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE BRAYS, CM18 6EP.

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 6EP 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 45, CM18 6EP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £383k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 31.9% year-on-year.

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

CM18 6EP is a safe, established residential area on Little Brays, 0.4km from Brays Grove in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, up 31.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6EP 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 6EP. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,000

4 sales · Mean £ 358,748

Detached

£ 440,000

2 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

CM18 6EP has low crime rates — 41 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime19
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Good424 pupils0.7 km
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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils0.7 km
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Passmores Academy

Good1204 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.9 km
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Potter Street Academy

Good238 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Poplar Kitten0.6 km
  • The Heart And Club0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Pub0.1 km
  • Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.5 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Randaa0.6 km
  • Garden Of India0.5 km
  • Harlow Rugby Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.5 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.5 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.6 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.5 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Off Licence0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Harlow Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.6 km
  • Harlow Mill3.4 km
  • Roydon5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Phoenix0.1 km
  • The Phoenix0.1 km
  • Tumbler Road0.1 km
  • North Grove0.2 km
  • North Grove0.2 km