Little Brays is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6ER 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 Little Brays, Harlow, CM18 6ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6HA, CM18 6HB, CM18 6EZ, CM18 6EU, CM18 6ET, CM18 6HD, CM18 6ES, CM18 6EY, CM18 6EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM18 6ER has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 56.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 43.2% | 43.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 31.1% | 35.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 41% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 39.7% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 27.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 15.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 20.4% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.7% | 81.7% | -11.0% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 94.8% | 83.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 83.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Brays was 185.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% higher than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Brays has the 15th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 43rd highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-31 | £292,322 |
| 63 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2007-04-05 | £334,949 |
| 63 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2004-08-18 | £287,544 |
| 242 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 1999-12-03 | £354,113 |
| 64 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £56,250 | 1997-04-03 | £339,961 |
CM18 6ER 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 466 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,502 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,955 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 | 1,588 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 | 997 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,532 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 | 289 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 385 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 435 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 435 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 248 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 289 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 538 yd | |
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 1,011 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Radburn Pavilion, Latton Common Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 393 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 393 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 435 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 435 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 427 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 202 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 203 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 977 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.