Latton Common Road is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 7HS 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 Latton Common Road, Harlow, CM18 7HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 7AN, CM18 7FF, CM18 7AJ, CM18 7AL, CM18 7EA, CM18 7AH, CM18 7AW, CM18 7AP, CM18 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 7HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.5% | 41.6% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 40% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 6.7% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 38.5% | 40% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 39.3% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 25.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 13.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 15% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 89.5% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 95.5% | 83.9% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 93.8% | 83.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Latton Common Road was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.4% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Latton Common Road has the lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 5th 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbe Farm Latton Common Road, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £568,000 | 2024-01-16 | £569,794 |
| Crabbe Farm Cottage Latton Common Road, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2007-06-18 | £622,050 |
CM18 7HS 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latton Green Primary Academy Riddings Lane , CM18 7HT | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,401 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 | 2,499 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 | 932 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randaa | Unit 1, Service Industrial Area | 664 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 759 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 776 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 776 yd | |
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Radburn Pavilion, Latton Common Road | 72 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 842 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 896 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 946 yd | |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Kebab | 23 Clifton Hatch, Harlow | 118 yd | |
| Dial A Kebab | Unit 2 Service Industry Bays, Bush Fair | 664 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 691 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 733 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 749 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 877 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club LATTON BUSH CENTRE LATTON BUSH CENTRE SOUTHERN WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Aspire Academy COMMONSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.