Barn Mead is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6ST 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 Barn Mead, Harlow, CM18 6ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6SR, CM18 6SS, CM18 6TE, CM18 6SL, CM18 6YQ, CM18 6TF, CM18 6SN, CM18 6SU, CM18 6SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 6ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.9% | 34.1% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 50.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 36.3% | 41.2% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 40% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 12.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 24.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 22.2% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 87.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 88.1% | 78.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 13.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 78.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.5% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Mead was 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% lower than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barn Mead has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 123rd highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Barn Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-02-08 | £266,687 |
| 212 Barn Mead, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-04 | £397,012 |
| 210 Barn Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-04-30 | £310,667 |
| 224 Barn Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-12-09 | £377,210 |
| 234 Barn Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2015-03-31 | £283,588 |
CM18 6ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Primary Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | 1out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood Primary Academy Paringdon Road , CM18 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 212 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,370 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 2,106 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 | 1,480 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 | 411 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,856 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 | 139 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Units 7 And 8, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 700 yd | |
| McDonald's | Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 716 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | Ground Floor, 5-7 Staple Tye Mews | 809 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | 13-14 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Grease | Salvation Army Hall, Tendring Road | 119 yd | |
| Great Parndon Community Association | Abercrombie Centre, Community Centre | 635 yd | |
| Harlow District Scouts | Risden Park District Scout Camping Site, Harlow | 797 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 933 yd | |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Plaice | 15 Coppice Hatch, Harlow | 139 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 11, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 691 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 15 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 716 yd | |
| The Food Shop | Unit 18, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 716 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy ABBOTSWELD | grass pitches | 132 yd |
| Passmores School (Closed) Tendring Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Staple Tye Abercrombie Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 893 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 | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.