Third Avenue is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6YL 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 Third Avenue, Harlow, CM18 6YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6SA, CM18 6RZ, CM18 6XW, CM18 6XL, CM18 6RR, CM19 4DJ, CM19 4DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM18 6YL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 54.4% | 52.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.6% | 47.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 36.7% | 41.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 46.4% | 50.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 17.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 14.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 23.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 85.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 92.9% | 84.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 92% | 84.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12.8% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Third Avenue was 1349.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1622.4% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Third Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 3rd highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 492.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1032.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Acre Third Avenue, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2019-05-17 | £799,850 |
| Kings Acre Third Avenue, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2014-03-07 | £785,117 |
| The Gables Third Avenue, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2001-12-19 | £1,449,387 |
CM18 6YL 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Primary Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | 1out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 722 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,158 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 2,263 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 | 1,241 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 | 953 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 5,095 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 | 551 yd | |
| Hazel's Kitchen | 1 Slacksbury Hatch, Harlow | 744 yd | |
| Nando's | 3 Civic Walk, The Water Gardens | 750 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit A3.4 Civic Walk, The Water Gardens | 750 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Unit A3.1 Civic Walk, The Water Gardens | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Grease | Salvation Army Hall, Tendring Road | 617 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes Public House | Three Horseshoes Road, Harlow | 789 yd | |
| Great Parndon Community Association | Abercrombie Centre, Community Centre | 803 yd | |
| Golden Swift Public House | Harberts Road, Harlow | 810 yd | |
| Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar | Playhouse Square, Harlow | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Plaice | 15 Coppice Hatch, Harlow | 551 yd | |
| Cork & Skewer / Wings & Thingz | 7 Slacksbury Hatch, Harlow | 712 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros | 8 Slacksbury Hatch, Helions Road | 726 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, The Water Gardens | 769 yd | |
| Subway | 73 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 777 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 918 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 918 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Passmores School (Closed) Tendring Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Northbrooks Harberts Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Collins Meadow Harlow District Council Harberts Road | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Hare Street Community Primary School And Nursery HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL LITTLE GROVE FIELD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy ABBOTSWELD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Staple Tye Abercrombie Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Rectory Field Three Horseshoes Road | grass pitches | 855 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.