Commonside Road is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 7EZ is located in the Latton Bush & Stewards electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commonside Road, Harlow, CM18 7EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 7EY, CM18 7BU, CM18 7ER, CM18 7ES, CM18 7BX, CM18 7ET, CM18 7EU, CM18 7BT, CM18 7EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM18 7EZ, 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 | 50.6% | 53.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.6% | -2.8% | 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 | 45.5% | 39.4% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 41.7% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 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 | 45.5% | 48.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 21.9% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 17.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 20% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 84.7% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 91.1% | 87% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 87.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commonside Road was 151.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% higher than the Latton Bush & Stewards average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commonside Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards and the 59th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilterns Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-01-06 | £643,300 |
| The Old Chequers Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2020-10-02 | £625,635 |
| 4 The Oaks Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2016-07-08 | £567,856 |
| 2 The Oaks Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £480,000 | 2016-05-19 | £572,140 |
| Commonside House Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-04-22 | £501,925 |
CM18 7EZ 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latton Green Primary Academy Riddings Lane , CM18 7HT | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood Primary Academy Paringdon Road , CM18 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 739 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 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,268 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 | 2,381 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 | 125 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,682 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 | 301 yd | |
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 823 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 848 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 848 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 301 yd | |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 301 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 809 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Radburn Pavilion, Latton Common Road | 825 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Kebab | 23 Clifton Hatch, Harlow | 755 yd | |
| Cottage BBQ | The Pink Cottage, Commonside Road | 762 yd | |
| Dial A Kebab | Unit 2 Service Industry Bays, Bush Fair | 823 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 842 yd | |
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 802 yd | |
| Co-op | 1-2 Maunds Road, Maunds Hatch | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy COMMONSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club LATTON BUSH CENTRE LATTON BUSH CENTRE SOUTHERN WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 185 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,081 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.