Tawneys Road is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6PN 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 Tawneys Road, Harlow, CM18 6PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6QR, CM18 6PE, CM18 6QP, CM18 6PF, CM18 6RF, CM18 6QW, CM18 6QN, CM18 6PA, CM18 6NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 6PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.9% | 36.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 46.6% | 9.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 19.7% | 4.7% | -15.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 40.5% | 50.6% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 10.9% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 33% | 20.1% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 15.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 18.6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 21.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91% | 85.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 91.7% | 85.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 85.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.2% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tawneys Road was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tawneys Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 119th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 High Elms Tawneys Road, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-06-14 | £191,428 |
| Flat 9 High Elms Tawneys Road, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-16 | £186,764 |
| Flat 5 High Elms Tawneys Road, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-28 | £194,688 |
| Flat 10 High Elms Tawneys Road, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-09-03 | £172,903 |
| Flat 5 High Elms Tawneys Road, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2019-02-15 | £155,281 |
CM18 6PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM18 6PN 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 851 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,560 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH | - not rated | 1,666 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 | 611 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 933 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,069 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 161 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 161 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 218 yd | |
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 261 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 2 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 261 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 572 yd | |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 572 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 161 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 161 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 235 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 235 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 162 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 341 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 343 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club LATTON BUSH CENTRE LATTON BUSH CENTRE SOUTHERN WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Aspire Academy COMMONSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 918 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 318.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 318.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.44 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.