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CM18

HARLOW

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM18 covers HARLOW in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £311,077
1yr change ▲ 3.7%
Crime 12% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£311,077

▲ 3.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% above national avg

Crime Rate

90.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

12% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

374 Mbps

Property Prices in CM18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM18 is £311,077, which is 28% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM18 cost 8.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM18 have risen 3.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £495,616 54
Semi-detached £383,673 81
Terraced £312,023 487
Flat £181,410 145
All types £311,077 778

5-Year Price History

£306K £309K £313K £316K £319K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 90.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM18 has a crime rate 12% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
36.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM18 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Harlow Fields School and College Other Not inspected mi
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Primary Not inspected mi
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Secondary Good mi
Passmores Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Secondary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

98,235

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
29.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM18 are 374.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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374.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM18 is collected by Harlow. The Band D rate is £2,053/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM18 — HARLOW

Area Summary

CM18 (HARLOW) offers property prices near the national average (£311,077), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (374 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM18 HARLOW

What is the average house price in CM18 HARLOW?
The average house price in CM18 (HARLOW) is £311,077, based on 778 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.7% over the past year.
Is CM18 HARLOW a safe area to live?
Crime in CM18 is close to the national average at 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (36.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM18 HARLOW?
The population of CM18 (HARLOW) is approximately 98,235 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 29% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM18?
The average broadband download speed in CM18 is 374 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM18 HARLOW?
There are 17 schools in or near CM18. 12% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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