Living in CM18, Harlow
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM18 in Harlow. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Harlow: £313,338, up 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CM18
93 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £307,500 and a range from £120,000 to £945,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 UPPER HOOK, CM18 6PX | detached | £650,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 3 THE FORTUNES, CM18 6PG | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 81 HOOKFIELD, CM18 6QQ | terraced | £220,900 | 2026-05-26 |
| SUNNYSIDE TYE GREEN VILLAGE, CM18 6QZ | detached | £720,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 56 BUSHEY CROFT, CM18 6RH | terraced | £385,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 78 FIVE ACRES, CM18 6UZ | terraced | £270,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Bmat Stem Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Jerounds Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
30 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.0% |
| Professional occupations | 12.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
375 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Harlow's figures.
Common questions about CM18
What is the average house price in CM18?
The average sold price in Harlow is £313,338 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CM18?
Prices in Harlow are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM18?
The median of 93 recorded sales around central CM18 in the last 2 years is £307,500, ranging from £120,000 to £945,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM18?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM18, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM18?
375 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CM18 at risk of flooding?
Central CM18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CM18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £307,500; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 375 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM18 safe?
375 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM18 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CM18 or CM20, CM18 or CM19, CM18 or CM17.
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