Willowfield is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6RY is located in the Passmores electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willowfield, Harlow, CM18 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6SB, CM18 6RX, CM18 6RZ, CM18 6RS, CM18 6SA, CM18 6RU, CM18 6RR, CM18 6RT, CM18 6SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 6RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.5% | 35.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 46.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 45% | 48.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 32.4% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 23.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 16.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 23.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90% | 84.6% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 90.6% | 79.7% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 79.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowfield was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Great Parndon average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Willowfield, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-03-08 | £335,386 |
| 173 Willowfield, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,500 | 2023-10-13 | £351,818 |
| 174 Willowfield, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-05-10 | £314,798 |
| 161 Willowfield, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-09-16 | £259,413 |
| 160 Willowfield, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-06-08 | £296,501 |
CM18 6RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Primary Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | 1out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 385 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 2,255 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 | 1,263 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 | 624 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaz's / Bishaal | Archers Dart, Coppice Hatch | 224 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Units 7 And 8, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 880 yd | |
| McDonald's | Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 888 yd | |
| Nando's | 3 Civic Walk, The Water Gardens | 894 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit A3.4 Civic Walk, The Water Gardens | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Grease | Salvation Army Hall, Tendring Road | 276 yd | |
| Great Parndon Community Association | Abercrombie Centre, Community Centre | 697 yd | |
| Harlow District Scouts | Risden Park District Scout Camping Site, Harlow | 993 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes Public House | Three Horseshoes Road, Harlow | 1,012 yd | |
| Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar | Playhouse Square, Harlow | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Plaice | 15 Coppice Hatch, Harlow | 224 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, The Water Gardens | 854 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 11, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 868 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 15 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 888 yd | |
| The Food Shop | Unit 18, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 864 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 888 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,083 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Passmores School (Closed) Tendring Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy ABBOTSWELD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Staple Tye Abercrombie Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Northbrooks Harberts Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 935 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 | 35.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.