Sadlers Mead is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6HQ 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 Sadlers Mead, Harlow, CM18 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6DU, CM18 6HG, CM18 6DX, CM18 6ED, CM18 6HN, CM18 6HL, CM18 6EA, CM18 6DR, CM18 6HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM18 6HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.1% | 48.5% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.5% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 30.4% | 37.7% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 47.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 50.1% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 15.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 11.1% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 22.8% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 21.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 90.3% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 94.2% | 88% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 93.9% | 88% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sadlers Mead was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sadlers Mead has the 12th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 76th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Sadlers Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-26 | £368,160 |
| 42 Sadlers Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2023-11-21 | £339,264 |
| 41 Sadlers Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-11-10 | £302,218 |
| 43 Sadlers Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-08-17 | £370,460 |
| 23 Sadlers Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2019-11-22 | £293,164 |
CM18 6HQ 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 1,111 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 | 906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,566 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,760 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 | 1,629 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 | 1,361 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,119 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 | 423 yd | |
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 708 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 798 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 851 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 404 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 708 yd | |
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 863 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 958 yd | |
| Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub | Potters Arms Public House, Church Langley Way | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 801 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 801 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 838 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 851 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 320 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 892 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Langley Way, Harlow | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 622 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 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 | 95.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.