Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

LOWER MEADOW, CM18 7RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER MEADOW, CM18 7RE.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM18 7RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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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 7RE has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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. Property prices are trending up 16.1% year-on-year.

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

CM18 7RE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Meadow, 0.1km from Stewards in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Staple Tye ward and the Harlow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM18 7RE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 16.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 7RE are sourced from Output Area E00111050 (shared with 5 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 7RE. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,000

13 sales · Mean £ 256,153

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

Crime around CM18 7RE is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences139
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime21
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Longwood Primary Academy

Good404 pupils0.2 km
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St James Church of England Primary School

Good190 pupils0.6 km
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Beckmead Moundwood Academy

Inadequate34 pupils0.6 km
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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Good1059 pupils0.7 km
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Latton Green Primary Academy

Good220 pupils0.8 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsmoor Academy

Good315 pupils1.0 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Wisebuys Off Licence0.8 km
  • Martins0.8 km
  • Metwest Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Express Food Centre0.1 km
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Drinker Moth Public House1.0 km
  • Griffin Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Harlow Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Harlow District Scouts0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • Sunrise Cafe0.9 km
  • Griffin Cafe0.7 km
  • Moonlight Tandoori0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Midwest Kebab0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Flames BBQ0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town3.7 km
  • Harlow Mill5.1 km
  • Roydon5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Copshall Close0.1 km
  • Copshall Close0.1 km
  • Barleycroft0.2 km
  • Barleycroft0.3 km
  • Peterswood School0.3 km