The Fortunes is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6PH 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 The Fortunes, Harlow, CM18 6PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6PQ, CM18 6PJ, CM18 6DA, CM18 6PG, CM18 6BZ, CM18 6PF, CM18 6QP, CM18 6PB, CM18 6DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM18 6PH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 53.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 32.1% | 36.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 43.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 48% | 47.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 32.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 17.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 21.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 9.9% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 21.8% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 19.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.7% | 89.2% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 93.9% | 87.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 87.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fortunes 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 and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 The Fortunes, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-07-31 | £351,761 |
| 73 The Fortunes, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,100 | 2022-06-27 | £314,103 |
| 81 The Fortunes, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-03-20 | £294,537 |
| 65 The Fortunes, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-03-11 | £135,703 |
| 75 The Fortunes, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2018-10-24 | £263,318 |
CM18 6PH 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Martin Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Harlow Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | - not rated | 214 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 262 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 | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin CofE VC Infant and Nursery School, Harlow Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | - not rated | 320 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Junior School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 908 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores School and Technology College Tendring Road , CM18 6RW | - not rated | 916 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brays Grove Community School Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,527 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 | - not rated | 665 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 973 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 973 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Commonside School Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP Aspire AP Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 291 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 329 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 329 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 348 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 264 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 291 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 470 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 805 yd | |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 329 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 329 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 373 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 373 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 364 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 315 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 879 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 | 213.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.