Long Banks is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 7PF 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 Long Banks, Harlow, CM18 7PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 7PG, CM18 7PE, CM18 7PD, CM18 7PQ, CM18 7NY, CM18 7PB, CM18 7NU, CM18 7NX, CM18 7NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM18 7PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 49.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM18 7PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.2% | 46.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 38% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 54.2% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 31.9% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 24.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 16.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 23.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.4% | 75.8% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 67.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 67.6% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 20% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 68.1% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 9.7% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Banks was 267.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.8% higher than the Latton Bush & Stewards average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Banks has the 4th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards and the 20th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 337 Long Banks, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-09-20 | £192,606 |
| 348 Long Banks, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-07-04 | £176,254 |
| 343 Long Banks, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-12-13 | £308,791 |
| 354 Long Banks, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-10-21 | £157,226 |
| 336 Long Banks, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-08-24 | £251,920 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Primary Academy Paringdon Road , CM18 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Paringdon Road , CM18 7RH | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Academy Ployters Road , CM18 7PS | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 980 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,162 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 2,355 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 | 2,272 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 | 1,026 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 5,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Units 7 And 8, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 303 yd | |
| McDonald's | Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 318 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | Ground Floor, 5-7 Staple Tye Mews | 415 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | 13-14 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 415 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | Unit 5-7 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow District Scouts | Risden Park District Scout Camping Site, Harlow | 242 yd | |
| Great Parndon Community Association | Abercrombie Centre, Community Centre | 579 yd | |
| The Drinker Moth Public House | Drinker Moth Public House, Sherards Hatch | 813 yd | |
| Elbow Grease | Salvation Army Hall, Tendring Road | 909 yd | |
| Griffin Bowls Club | Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 11, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 311 yd | |
| The Food Shop | Unit 18, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 318 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 318 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 14, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 318 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 14, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 318 yd | |
| Co-op | 1-2 Maunds Road, Maunds Hatch | 462 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewards Academy PARNALL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Staple Tye Abercrombie Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy ABBOTSWELD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Paddock Mead (Closed) Rye Hill Road | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Harlow Lawn Tennis Club LATTON BUSH CENTRE LATTON BUSH CENTRE SOUTHERN WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Aspire Academy COMMONSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 891 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.