Five Acres is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6UY 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 Five Acres, Harlow, CM18 6UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6XD, CM18 6XA, CM18 6XB, CM18 6UZ, CM18 6UX, CM18 6TD, CM18 6UJ, CM18 7LW, CM18 6UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM18 6UY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53% | 54.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47% | 45.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 22.3% | 33.7% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 22% | 12.4% | -9.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 34.9% | 35.1% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 23.1% | 36.6% | 13.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 27.4% | 17.7% | -9.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
In the area around CM18 6UY this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 28.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 15.2% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.8% | 87.4% | 5.6% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 80.1% | 79.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 13.3% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 77.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.5% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Five Acres was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.2% lower than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Five Acres has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Five Acres, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-02-05 | £260,253 |
| 36 Five Acres, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-01-18 | £230,259 |
| 46 Five Acres, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2016-12-21 | £117,564 |
| 56 Five Acres, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-10-27 | £260,821 |
| 49 Five Acres, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,250 | 2016-03-17 | £107,849 |
CM18 6UY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM18 6UY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood Primary Academy Paringdon Road , CM18 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,015 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 | 598 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,738 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 | 1,852 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 | 521 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 724 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Cafe | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 385 yd | |
| Kaz's / Bishaal | Archers Dart, Coppice Hatch | 695 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 813 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 813 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Units 7 And 8, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 385 yd | |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 385 yd | |
| Elbow Grease | Salvation Army Hall, Tendring Road | 642 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 671 yd | |
| Harlow District Scouts | Risden Park District Scout Camping Site, Harlow | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Plaice | 15 Coppice Hatch, Harlow | 695 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 813 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 813 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 11, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 820 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 15 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 788 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 844 yd | |
| Co-op | 1-2 Maunds Road, Maunds Hatch | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 99 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club LATTON BUSH CENTRE LATTON BUSH CENTRE SOUTHERN WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 464 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy ABBOTSWELD | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Aspire Academy COMMONSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Passmores School (Closed) Tendring Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 732 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 944 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 | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.