Tillwicks Road is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6NQ 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 Tillwicks Road, Harlow, CM18 6NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6NA, CM18 6JY, CM18 6LY, CM18 6NZ, CM18 6LA, CM18 6LX, CM18 6JZ, CM18 6EX, CM18 6PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM18 6NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 39.4% | 45.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 35.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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% | 45% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 20.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 17.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 20.5% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 84.1% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 94.6% | 83.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 83.5% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tillwicks Road was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% higher than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tillwicks Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 94th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Service Station Tillwicks Road, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,538,305 | 2015-07-03 | £1,893,298 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin CofE VC Infant and Nursery School, Harlow Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | - not rated | 278 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Junior School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | - not rated | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brays Grove Community School Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonside School Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 895 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP Aspire AP Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 956 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Quadrant Childrens Support Centre, Harlow Commonside , Commonside Road CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 145 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 156 yd | |
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 164 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 203 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 164 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 360 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 550 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Radburn Pavilion, Latton Common Road | 739 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 131 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 131 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 146 yd | |
| Dial A Kebab | Unit 2 Service Industry Bays, Bush Fair | 156 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 225 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 185 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 929 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.