North Grove is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6DX 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 North Grove, Harlow, CM18 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6DU, CM18 6HG, CM18 6HQ, CM18 6DP, CM18 6DR, CM18 6HE, CM18 6ED, CM18 6EF, CM18 6DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 6DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM18 6DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 44% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 37% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.9% | 45.1% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 36.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 26.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 14.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 16% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89.4% | 79.2% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 92.6% | 84.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 84.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Grove was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Grove has the 25th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 116th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 North Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2024-08-27 | £325,162 |
| 59 North Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-17 | £376,122 |
| 42 North Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-08-25 | £302,037 |
| 44 North Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-07-23 | £374,512 |
| 49 North Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-11-27 | £297,799 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,484 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,650 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 | 1,543 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 | 1,365 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Rugby Club | Harlow Rugby Union Football Club, Howard Way | 316 yd | |
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 765 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 861 yd | |
| The Maybury Open Door | Harefield Church, Momples Road | 883 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 399 yd | |
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 758 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 765 yd | |
| The Purple Emperor | Burgoyne Hatch, Harlow | 881 yd | |
| Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub | Potters Arms Public House, Church Langley Way | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Good Friends | 2 Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 758 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 867 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 867 yd | |
| Wing's Garden | 1 Burgoyne Hatch, Momples Road | 883 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 429 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 955 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Langley Way, Harlow | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 678 yd |
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Church Langley Primary School CHURCH LANGLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,068 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.