Little Brays is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6EX 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 6EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6EZ, CM18 6EY, CM18 6EU, CM18 6HA, CM18 6LN, CM18 6HB, CM18 6ER, CM18 6JY, CM18 6LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM18 6EX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.5% | 49% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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% | 39.8% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 44% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 47.8% | 45.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 15.7% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.8% | 15% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 16.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 22% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 85.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 93.1% | 82.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 82.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Brays was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Brays has the 19th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 94th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2023-11-30 | £261,759 |
| 148 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-10-25 | £295,462 |
| 139 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2019-11-07 | £290,430 |
| 146 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-10-14 | £276,394 |
| 137 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-09-28 | £241,713 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 688 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 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,640 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,952 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 | 1,729 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 | 1,021 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,593 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 | 229 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 289 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 335 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 348 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 229 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 407 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 484 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Radburn Pavilion, Latton Common Road | 865 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 287 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 287 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 319 yd | |
| Dial A Kebab | Unit 2 Service Industry Bays, Bush Fair | 335 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 383 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 168 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 217 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.