Tilbury Mead is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6JB 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 Tilbury Mead, Harlow, CM18 6JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6JE, CM18 6JF, CM18 6HP, CM18 6HJ, CM18 6JD, CM18 6JX, CM18 6DY, CM18 6JR, CM18 6HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 6JB 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 | 55.8% | 50.3% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.7% | 5.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 40.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 26.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 16.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 12.6% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.4% | 37.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 30.5% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 22% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 6JB this area, 32.6% 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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 32.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91% | 90.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 92.3% | 88.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 88.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilbury Mead was 162.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% higher than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tilbury Mead has the 18th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 50th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tilbury Mead, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,888 | 2008-10-22 | £314,785 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CM18 6JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 32 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street Academy Carters Mead , CM17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,862 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 2,125 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 | 1,935 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 | 1,420 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,216 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 | 638 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 685 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 701 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 746 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 598 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 638 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 891 yd | |
| The Red Lion Public House | Potter Street, Harlow | 896 yd | |
| Harlow Masonic Hall Club | Church Road, Potter Street | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 677 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 677 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 695 yd | |
| Dial A Kebab | Unit 2 Service Industry Bays, Bush Fair | 701 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 48 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 773 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Langley Way, Harlow | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 573 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 802 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 | 130.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.