Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Harlow: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CM18 7HT.
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.
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 31 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Latton Green Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 11 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE HAMILTON PRACTICE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 6 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- 12.6 ha total
- largest park 5.1 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: Rundells Allotment Gardens — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Lidl…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Maunds Hatch — 0.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM18 7HT.
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 7HT
CM18 7HT scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM18 7HT is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,977 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 31 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Latton Green Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE HAMILTON PRACTICE, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
