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.
LOWER MEADOW, CM18 7RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER MEADOW, CM18 7RE.
242
37
£ 45,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 7RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Longwood Primary Academy
St James Church of England Primary School
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Latton Green Primary Academy
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Kingsmoor Academy
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- Sunrise Cafe0.9 km
- Griffin Cafe0.7 km
- Moonlight Tandoori0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Co-op0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CM187RE · Data under Open Government Licence