Church Leys is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6DA is located in the Bush Fair electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Leys, Harlow, CM18 6DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6PH, CM18 6BZ, CM18 6DB, CM18 6PQ, CM18 6PB, CM18 6PJ, CM18 6DE, CM18 6BY, CM18 6PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM18 6DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 35.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 47.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.9% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 46.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 20.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 13.8% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92% | 87.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 82.9% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 83.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Leys was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Church Leys has the 9th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 65th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Church Leys, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,200 | 2022-09-28 | £320,917 |
| 42 Church Leys, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2022-09-07 | £327,804 |
| 53 Church Leys, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,500 | 2022-08-12 | £326,488 |
| 44 Church Leys, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-02-01 | £331,763 |
| 58 Church Leys, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-04-12 | £340,839 |
CM18 6DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 864 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,290 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 273 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 355 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 355 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 356 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 273 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 330 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 372 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 891 yd | |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 355 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 355 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 381 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 381 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 397 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 210 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 270 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 869 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.