Postcode report
CM18 7AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CM18 7AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM18 7AA is a postcode in Latton Bush & Stewards, Harlow, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM18 7AA, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM18 7AA are property market signals and jobs, 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 7AA is based on Harlow 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,603 residents, 3,798 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, 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 7AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 83 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM18 7AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM18 7AA 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 7AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 60 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 7AA
Is CM18 7AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% 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 7AA?
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 7AA?
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 7AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM18 7AA?
LocaleIQ matched CM18 7AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM18 7AA?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 83 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM18 7AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 60 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.