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.
BISHOPSFIELD, CM18 6UJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSFIELD, CM18 6UJ.
336
47
£ 40,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6UJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
Longwood Primary Academy
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CM186UJ · Data under Open Government Licence