Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WILLOWFIELD, CM18 6RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWFIELD, CM18 6RR.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM18 6RR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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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 6RR is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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 38.9% year-on-year.

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

CM18 6RR is a safe, established residential area on Willowfield, 0.2km from Passmores in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.

For families considering a move, CM18 6RR represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 39 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 38.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6RR are sourced from Output Area E00111094 (shared with 14 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 6RR. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 186,000

15 sales · Mean £ 187,566

Detached

£ 460,000

3 sales · Mean £ 466,666

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

CM18 6RR has low crime rates — 34 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 offences47
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.4 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Catholic Academy

Good229 pupils0.4 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.5 km
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Jerounds Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.9 km
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Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding456 pupils0.9 km
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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Good1059 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Next1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • BG Food Shop TRAPEZA0.8 km
  • Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.3 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Elbow Grease0.3 km
  • Harlow District Scouts0.8 km
  • Great Parndon Community Association0.5 km
  • The Cock Inn Public House1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Five Guys0.9 km
  • Hazel's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Wagamama0.9 km
  • Moonlight Tandoori0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Cork & Skewer / Wings & Thingz0.9 km
  • Midwest Kebab0.8 km
  • My Plaice0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.4 km
  • Roydon4.3 km
  • Harlow Mill4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Willowfield0.2 km
  • Tendring Road0.2 km
  • Kingsland0.3 km
  • Tendring Road0.3 km
  • Kingsland0.3 km