Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

RUSHES MEAD, CM18 6QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHES MEAD, CM18 6QA.

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

300

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM18 6QA has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £315,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6QA is a safe, established residential area on Rushes Mead, 0.2km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM18 6QA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6QA are sourced from Output Area E00110845 (shared with 22 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 6QA. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 292,500

16 sales · Mean £ 281,937

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

CM18 6QA has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences120
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order15
Drugs14
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.4 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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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.6 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.6 km
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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils0.9 km
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Beckmead Moundwood Academy

Inadequate34 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Elbow Grease0.5 km
  • Griffin Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.4 km
  • Harlow Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • The Phoenix Pub0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Griffin Cafe0.7 km
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.3 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Randaa0.6 km
  • Kaz's / Bishaal0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.5 km
  • My Plaice0.6 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.6 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.5 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.6 km
  • Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.6 km
  • Harlow Mill3.9 km
  • Roydon5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Fortunes0.1 km
  • The Fortunes0.2 km
  • Westfield0.3 km
  • Westfield0.3 km
  • Bush Fair Centre0.5 km