CM18 6SW is a safe, established residential area on Barn Mead, 0.4km from Passmores in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6SW are sourced from Output Area E00111100 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARN MEAD, CM18 6SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN MEAD, CM18 6SW.
312
42
£ 40,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6SW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM18 6SW's 61% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6SW. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
15 sales · Mean £ 307,766
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6SW has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Harlow Fields School and College
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
William Martin Church of England Junior School
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
St Luke's Catholic Academy
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Elbow Grease0.3 km
- Griffin Bowls Club0.7 km
- Poplar Kitten0.7 km
- Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.9 km
- Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Griffin Cafe0.7 km
- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.8 km
- Garden Of India0.8 km
- Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Moonlight Tandoori0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Bush Fair Butchers0.9 km
- Martins0.8 km
- TSA News0.9 km
- BG Food Shop TRAPEZA0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Cafe Pizzeria Express0.9 km
- Dial A Kebab0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
- Midwest Kebab0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.7 km
- Harlow Mill4.3 km
- Roydon4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Barn Mead0.2 km
- Barn Mead0.2 km
- Salvation Army0.3 km
- Five Acres0.3 km
- Willowfield0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186SW · Data under Open Government Licence