Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

BISHOPSFIELD, CM18 6UJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSFIELD, CM18 6UJ.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CM18 6UJ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CM18 6UJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bishopsfield, 0.5km from Stewards in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM18 6UJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £256k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6UJ are sourced from Output Area E00111103 (shared with 16 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 6UJ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 256,000

4 sales · Mean £ 267,015

Terraced

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 197,333

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

CM18 6UJ has low crime rates — 41 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 offences143
Criminal damage and arson39
Vehicle crime19
Other theft16
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.4 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.6 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.6 km
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Longwood Primary Academy

Good404 pupils0.6 km
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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Good1059 pupils0.6 km
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Beckmead Moundwood Academy

Inadequate34 pupils0.7 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.8 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Bush Fair Butchers1.0 km
  • Martins0.9 km
  • TSA News1.0 km
  • BG Food Shop TRAPEZA0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Garden Of India0.9 km
  • Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
  • Moonlight Tandoori0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Kaz's / Bishaal0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express1.0 km
  • Dial A Kebab1.0 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
  • Midwest Kebab0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Harlow District Scouts0.6 km
  • Great Parndon Community Association0.7 km
  • Elbow Grease0.6 km
  • Griffin Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town3.1 km
  • Harlow Mill4.6 km
  • Roydon5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Acres0.0 km
  • Five Acres0.1 km
  • Barn Mead0.2 km
  • Aylets Field0.2 km
  • Aylets Field0.2 km