The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools75
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
27 rated Good or better within 2 mi
36 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Abbotsweld Primary Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety60
Is it safe?
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A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 6 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare85
Can I see a GP?
9GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
8 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HARLOW SOUTH PCN HUB — 0.3 mi
Transport74
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space93
How green is it?
15green spaces
Very green
open space all around
75.6 ha total
largest park 56.3 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (500 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities94
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
21 supermarkets within 2 mi
Lidl, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Asda…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Lidl Kingsmoor Harlow — 0.4 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM18 6RT.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in CM18.
Average sold price by property type across the CM18 district, 2021–2026.
About CM18 6RT
CM18 6RT scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Lidl Kingsmoor Harlow 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM18 6RT is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,255 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 36 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Sir Frederick Gibberd College, 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HARLOW SOUTH PCN HUB, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around CM18 6RT — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near CM18 6RT?
There are 36 schools within a 2-mile catchment of CM18 6RT, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is CM18 6RT safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for CM18 6RT. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near CM18 6RT?
Transport within 0.5 miles of CM18 6RT includes 20 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 11 km² is reachable from CM18 6RT within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for CM18 6RT?
CM18 6RT has a NestScope Score of 74/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around CM18 6RT does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around CM18 6RT: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
