Postcode report
Is CM18 6DT a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CM18 6DT: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM18 6DT is a postcode in Bush Fair, Harlow, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM18 6DT, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM18 6DT are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM18 6DT is based on Harlow 006 Census 2021. It covers 8,161 residents, 4,700 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 36% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near CM18 6DT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 112 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM18 6DT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 5 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 5 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM18 6DT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM18 6DT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 80 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM18 6DT
Is CM18 6DT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 34% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM18 6DT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM18 6DT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CM18 6DT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for CM18 6DT?
LocaleIQ matched CM18 6DT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM18 6DT?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 112 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM18 6DT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 80 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.