Longfield is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6JZ 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 Longfield, Harlow, CM18 6JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6JY, CM18 6LW, CM18 6LA, CM18 6LB, CM18 6LD, CM18 6LN, CM18 6LP, CM18 6NQ, CM18 6EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 6JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 39.7% | 46.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 36.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 39.4% | 44.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.1% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 18.9% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 16.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 22.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.7% | 87.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 94.4% | 86% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 86% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfield was 181.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% higher than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longfield has the 17th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 45th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Longfield, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-07-22 | £317,505 |
| 71 Longfield, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-05-13 | £157,165 |
| 34 Longfield, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2022-02-01 | £189,581 |
| 69 Longfield, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-12-21 | £158,492 |
| 138 Longfield, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-12-10 | £284,747 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 757 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 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,859 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,935 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 | 1,950 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 | 1,133 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,651 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 292 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 321 yd | |
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 341 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 375 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 341 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 534 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 636 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Radburn Pavilion, Latton Common Road | 641 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial A Kebab | Unit 2 Service Industry Bays, Bush Fair | 292 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 298 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 302 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 302 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 385 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 335 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club LATTON BUSH CENTRE LATTON BUSH CENTRE SOUTHERN WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.