Spruce Hill, Harlow, CM18 7SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM18 7SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	50.5%	53%	2.5%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	49.5%	47%	-2.5%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

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 7SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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	33.6%	42.8%	9.2%	37.9%	4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	46.4%	39.6%	-6.8%	44.2%	-4.6%
Separated	3.8%	2.9%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	10.6%	8.3%	-2.3%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	5.5%	6.5%	1.0%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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	41.6%	44.5%	2.9%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	40.6%	36.5%	-4.1%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	13.5%	13.9%	0.4%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	3%	3.9%	0.9%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.4%	25.4%	-4.0%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.4%	13%	-7.4%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	13.4%	-5.3%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.2%	2.4%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	20.3%	10.5%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	11.5%	18.8%	7.3%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	6.4%	2.9%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Pakistani	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	1%	7.7%	6.7%	2.5%	5.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	2.3%	0.9%	-1.4%	0.8%	0.1%
White	92.4%	85.2%	-7.2%	81.4%	3.8%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.2% 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	93.1%	84.2%	-8.9%	83.2%	1.0%
European Union	3.6%	8.3%	4.7%	6.1%	2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	5.1%	4.1%	2.7%	2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	2.1%	-0.2%	5.6%	-3.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	83.2%	-8.2%	83.2%	0.0%
10+ Years	1%	9.1%	8.1%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	2%	3.8%	1.8%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	2.1%	-2.2%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.6%	76.7%	-4.1%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	5%	1.3%	3.7%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.9%	13.5%	2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49%	37.2%	11.8%
Christian	44.5%	46.2%	-1.7%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Spruce Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spruce Hill was 159.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% higher than the Latton Bush & Stewards average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Spruce Hill has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards and the 54th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CM18 7SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Spruce Hill are based on 128 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harlow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Spruce Hill, Harlow, CM18 7SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM18 7SS

Average Price
£332,914

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£332,914

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Spruce Hill

Average Price
£321,050

Semi-Detached
£333,851

Terraced
£318,955

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Spruce HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
77 Spruce Hill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£355,000	2026-02-12	£355,000
44 Spruce Hill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-07-25	£390,016
57 Spruce Hill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-05-09	£340,525
53 Spruce Hill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£346,000	2025-02-14	£363,300
61 Spruce Hill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-11-22	£323,938

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM18 7SS

Employment

CM18 7SS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Other	9
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	15
Construction	14
Transport and storage	12
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longwood Primary Academy Paringdon Road , CM18 7RQ	3out of 4	320 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longwood Primary School Paringdon Road , CM18 7RQ	- not rated	320 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peterswood Junior School Paringdon Road , CM18 7RQ	- not rated	320 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Peterswood Infant School and Nursery Paringdon Road , CM18 7RQ	- not rated	320 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow Paringdon Road , CM18 7RH	- not rated	599 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stewards School - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ	- not rated	789 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ	2out of 4	789 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	- not rated	1,529 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Passmores School and Technology College Tendring Road , CM18 6RW	- not rated	1,555 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH	3out of 4	2,046 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH	- not rated	2,812 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Quadrant Childrens Support Centre, Harlow Commonside , Commonside Road CM18 7EZ	- not rated	552 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ	- not rated	552 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Greenwell Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ	- not rated	572 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
TBAP Aspire AP Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ	- not rated	725 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Commonside School Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ	- not rated	822 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Griffin Cafe	Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way	840 yd
Costa Coffee	Units 7 And 8, Staple Tye Shopping Centre	1,010 yd
McDonald's	Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way	1,024 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Griffin Bowls Club	Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way	840 yd
Harlow Lawn Tennis Club	Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way	840 yd
Harlow District Scouts	Risden Park District Scout Camping Site, Harlow	931 yd
The Drinker Moth Public House	Drinker Moth Public House, Sherards Hatch	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cottage BBQ	The Pink Cottage, Commonside Road	142 yd
Subway	Unit 11, Staple Tye Shopping Centre	1,019 yd
The Food Shop	Unit 18, Staple Tye Shopping Centre	1,023 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 6, Staple Tye Shopping Centre	1,023 yd
Papa Johns	Unit 14, Staple Tye Shopping Centre	1,023 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	1-2 Maunds Road, Maunds Hatch		277 yd
Lidl	Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way		1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Paddock Mead (Closed) Rye Hill Road	grass pitches	486 yd
Aspire Academy COMMONSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	538 yd
Harlow Lawn Tennis Club LATTON BUSH CENTRE LATTON BUSH CENTRE SOUTHERN WAY	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	690 yd
Stewards Academy PARNALL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	786 yd
Goldings (Closed) Southern Way	grass pitches	877 yd
Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way	grass pitches	897 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM18 7SS