CM18 covers Harlow, an Essex town with emerging investment characteristics. Over five years, rental growth has substantially outpaced capital appreciation, with rents expanding at 5.7% annually against property price growth of 1.2%. Population increased by 1.3% during the same period. The district scores 61.3/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally, indicating strong fundamentals relative to other UK postcodes. Early-stage gentrification status suggests structural change may be underway, though current data reflects limited historical price momentum. Investors should evaluate whether rental yields and demographic trends support their investment criteria.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Harlow · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 60/100, driven mainly by safety.
Harlow (CM18) common questions
Is Harlow up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Harlow (CM18) as Early. Its trajectory score is 60/100 (Strong), in the top 7% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Harlow safe?
Harlow has a safety score of 51/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Harlow?
The average property price in Harlow (CM18) is £386k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Harlow?
The median monthly rent in Harlow (CM18) is £1,489 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Harlow?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Harlow (CM20), Harlow (CM19), Harlow (CM17), Chislehurst (BR7), Epping (CM16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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