Primrose Field is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6QU 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 Primrose Field, Harlow, CM18 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6QT, CM18 7BJ, CM18 7DB, CM18 7DD, CM18 6QS, CM18 6RF, CM18 7DY, CM18 7DX, CM18 6QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM18 6QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50% | 53.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50% | 46.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 41.2% | 39.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 34.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 14.5% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 34.8% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 37.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 21.8% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 23% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 22.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 13.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.8% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.9% | 88.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 91.3% | 86.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Field was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Field has the 27th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 113th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Primrose Field, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-13 | £159,331 |
| 95 Primrose Field, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £293,500 | 2022-05-30 | £292,872 |
| 88 Primrose Field, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-02-28 | £280,723 |
| 119 Primrose Field, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2018-09-26 | £148,039 |
| 117 Primrose Field, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-09-26 | £154,207 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latton Green Primary Academy Riddings Lane , CM18 7HT | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 880 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 | 990 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,826 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 | 1,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 671 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,211 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 | 299 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 302 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 302 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 350 yd | |
| Griffin Cafe | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 279 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 369 yd | |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 369 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 451 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Radburn Pavilion, Latton Common Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial A Kebab | Unit 2 Service Industry Bays, Bush Fair | 299 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 302 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 302 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 311 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 257 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club LATTON BUSH CENTRE LATTON BUSH CENTRE SOUTHERN WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 537 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Aspire Academy COMMONSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 135.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.