CM18 7HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Stewards in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Staple Tye ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM18 7HZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 7HZ are sourced from Output Area E00111042 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM18 7HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM18 7HZ.
407
28
£ 45,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM18 7HZ has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 7HZ. The average age is 27.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM18 7HZ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Longwood Primary Academy
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
St James Church of England Primary School
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Latton Green Primary Academy
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
William Martin Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Wisebuys Off Licence0.9 km
- Martins0.9 km
- Metwest Pharmacy0.9 km
- Express Food Centre0.2 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Sunrise Cafe1.0 km
- Griffin Cafe0.5 km
- Moonlight Tandoori1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Midwest Kebab1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Flames BBQ0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Griffin Bowls Club0.5 km
- Harlow Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
- Harlow District Scouts0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town3.6 km
- Harlow Mill5.0 km
- Roydon5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Copshall Close0.1 km
- Copshall Close0.1 km
- Barleycroft0.2 km
- Barleycroft0.2 km
- The Briars0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM187HZ · Data under Open Government Licence