CM18 Postcode District
CM18 is one of 4 Postcode Districts for the Harlow Post town in Essex
The CM18 postcode district is located in the CM Chelmsford postal area, CM18 has a population of 26,013 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.08 square miles (7.98 square kilometres or 1,971.49 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CM18. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CM18 postcode district is Harlow, located in the county of Essex in England. Harlow is the most significant settlement in the district, with a count of 228. There is also another significant settlement in the district, also named Harlow, with a count of 203. Both settlements are part of the post town of Harlow in Essex.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CM18 6, covers Harlow in Essex.
The sector CM18 7, covers Harlow in Essex.
The post town for this district is HARLOW.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Harlow District (429 postal codes), and finally, the Epping Forest District area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow | 1.31 | NNW |
| Epping | 3.66 | S |
| Sawbridgeworth | 4.63 | NNE |
| Hoddesdon | 5.16 | W |
| Waltham Abbey | 5.93 | SW |
| Chipping Ongar | 6.77 | ESE |
| Loughton | 6.80 | SSW |
| Cheshunt | 7.26 | WSW |
| Ware | 7.46 | NW |
| Waltham Cross | 7.54 | SW |
| Hertford | 8.50 | WNW |
| Bishop's Stortford | 8.57 | NNE |
| Chigwell | 9.20 | S |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | 11.17 | NNE |
| Brentwood | 12.38 | SE |
| Potters Bar | 13.49 | WSW |
| Great Dunmow | 13.77 | NE |
| Welwyn Garden City | 13.94 | WNW |
| Hatfield | 14.08 | W |
| Buntingford | 14.45 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 431
Street list for CM18
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| PARNALL ROAD | 231 |
| BUSH FAIR | 222 |
| LONGBANKS | 199 |
| MOORFIELD | 176 |
| BARN MEAD | 172 |
| FIVE ACRES | 133 |
| LOWER MEADOW | 129 |
| MAUNDS HATCH | 127 |
| BERECROFT | 122 |
| TILEGATE ROAD | 110 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2681 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 607 |
| Vehicle crime | 535 |
| Public order | 470 |
| Shoplifting | 467 |
| Other theft | 367 |
| Drugs | 297 |
| Burglary | 261 |
| Other crime | 129 |
| Possession of weapons | 90 |
| Robbery | 58 |
| Bicycle theft | 43 |
| Theft from the person | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSH FAIR | HARLOW | 35 | CM18 6PA | View map | |
| STAPLE TYE | HARLOW | 17 | CM18 7PJ | View map | |
| PERRY ROAD | HARLOW | 7 | CM18 7NW | View map |
Schools in the district
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Tripton Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6AA
Headteacher: Mr John Taylor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Purford Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Purford Green , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6HP
Headteacher: Ms Emma Bloomfield
Ofsted rating: Good
Passmores Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Tracyes Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6JH
Headteacher: Natalie Christie / Victor Goddard (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tracyes Road , Southern Way , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6JJ
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Kerrell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
William Martin Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Harlow
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tawneys Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6PN
Headteacher: Janet Matthews (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
William Martin CofE VC Infant and Nursery School, Harlow
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tawneys Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6PN
Headteacher: Mrs Janet Matthews (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tawneys Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6PN
Headteacher: Mrs Gina Bailey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
William Martin Church of England Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tawneys Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6PN
Headteacher: Gina Bailey
Ofsted rating: Good
Harlow Fields School and College
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Tendring Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6RN
Headteacher: Ms Kathleen Faherty (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Partridge Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 6TE
Headteacher: Mrs Katherine Benson (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pear Tree Mead , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 7BY
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Peden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
TBAP Aspire AP Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Commonside Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 7EZ
Headteacher: Ms Deborah Garfield (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Latton Green Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Riddings Lane , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 7HT
Headteacher: Miss Emily Allen (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Parnall Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 7NQ
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Ginger (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kingsmoor Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ployters Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 7PS
Headteacher: Ms Angela Lymbouris (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St James Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Paringdon Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 7RH
Headteacher: Mrs Gina Bailey
Ofsted rating: Good
Longwood Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Paringdon Road , Harlow
Postcode: CM18 7RQ
Headteacher: Mrs Monica Holland (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B M Mehta And Associates | LISTER HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7LT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | KEATS HOUSE, THE FAIRWAY, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6LY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Unit 3 Lister House Health Centre | ABERCROMBIE WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6YJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lister Medical Centre | LISTER HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE, ABERCROMBIE WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6YJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01279 639791 |
| 2 | The Hamilton Practice | KEATS HOUSE, THE FAIRWAY, BUSHFAIR, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6LY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01279 215415 |
| 3 | The Ross Practice | KEATS HOUSE, BUSH FAIR, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6LY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01279 215354 |
| 4 | Lister Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | HARLOW SOUTH PCN UNIT 4, LISTER HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE, ABERCROMBIE WAY, HARLOW, CM18 6YJ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metwest Pharmacy | UNIT 2, LISTER HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE, ABERCROMBIE WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6YJ | PHARMACY | Call 01279 420658 |
| 2 | Boots | 9 NORTH HOUSE, BUSH FAIR, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6PA | PHARMACY | Call 01279 426086 |
| 3 | Greenway Pharmacy | 73 SHERWOOD HOUSE, BUSH FAIR, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6NW | PHARMACY | Call 01279 927200 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £488,538 | 20 | £524,895 | 19 | £475,559 | 17 | £569,360 | 25 |
| Semi-detached | £398,029 | 34 | £369,192 | 26 | £382,500 | 26 | £392,499 | 31 |
| Terraced | £319,702 | 177 | £307,191 | 169 | £308,202 | 148 | £315,898 | 189 |
| Flats | £179,613 | 54 | £184,459 | 49 | £179,258 | 44 | £188,219 | 57 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M11 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.92
Average Driving Distance: 2.29
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 431
M11 J7A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.90
Average Driving Distance: 5.22
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 431
M11 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.51
Average Driving Distance: 7.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 431
M25 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.51
Average Driving Distance: 7.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 431
M25 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.90
Average Driving Distance: 11.29
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 431
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CM18 6 | Harlow Delivery Office |
| CM18 7 | Harlow Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | M | 1 | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| C | M | 1 | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The CM18 postal code covers the settlement of HARLOW.
The CM18 Postcode shares a border with CM17 (HARLOW, Newhall, Matching Green), CM20 (HARLOW, Gilston) and CM16 (EPPING, NORTH WEALD BASSETT, THEYDON BOIS).
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Weather
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