Little Brays is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6HA 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 6HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6ER, CM18 6EZ, CM18 6HB, CM18 6EU, CM18 6EY, CM18 6EX, CM18 6ET, CM18 6HD, CM18 6ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM18 6HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.9% | 49.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 38.6% | 43.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 38.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.1% | 39.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 19.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around CM18 6HA this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 29.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 15.1% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 16% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 20.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.5% | 91.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.8% 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% | 80.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 14.7% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 79.5% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Brays was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bush Fair average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-09-13 | £222,712 |
| 192 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2007-08-03 | £194,418 |
| 192 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2005-06-24 | £189,956 |
| 192 Little Brays, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1999-09-20 | £186,863 |
CM18 6HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 446 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 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 806 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 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,542 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,997 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 | 1,628 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 | 1,009 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,540 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 | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 362 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 415 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 415 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 273 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 291 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 528 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Radburn Pavilion, Latton Common Road | 984 yd | |
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 368 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 368 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 408 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 415 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 411 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 457 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 189 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 202 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 939 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.