The Readings - CM18 7BU
Key Postcode Insights
CM18 7BU is a residential postcode situated on The Readings, Harlow, CM18 with 31 addresses.
It ranks as the 264th largest and 297th most expensive of the 409 postcodes in the CM18 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 31 properties: 23 houses and 8 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £292,064
- 10 Year change
- up 20.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,431pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 44.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £371/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CM18 7BU is a residential postcode situated on The Readings, Harlow, CM18 with 31 addresses.
It ranks as the 264th largest and 297th most expensive of the 409 postcodes in the CM18 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 31 properties: 23 houses and 8 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £292,064
- 10 Year change
- up 20.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,431pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 44.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £371/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CM18 7BU
- 45 The Readings
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 46 The Readings
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 47 The Readings
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 48 The Readings
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 49 The Readings
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CM18 7BU sold for £350,740 on 25th September 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £292,064.
The CM18 7BU Sales Market has increased by 20.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.5% | £292,064 |
| June 2025 | 0.5% | £296,590 |
| June 2024 | 0.8% | £295,066 |
| June 2023 | -0.4% | £292,670 |
| June 2022 | 7.5% | £293,878 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | £273,286 |
| June 2020 | -0.9% | £257,975 |
| June 2019 | 2.1% | £260,211 |
| June 2018 | -1.9% | £254,916 |
| June 2017 | 6.9% | £259,747 |
| June 2016 | 18.9% | £242,871 |
| June 2015 | 11.4% | £204,241 |
| June 2014 | 12.1% | £183,300 |
| June 2013 | 1% | £163,515 |
| June 2012 | 1.3% | £161,927 |
| June 2011 | 0.4% | £159,904 |
| June 2010 | 7.9% | £159,244 |
| June 2009 | -14.4% | £147,630 |
| June 2008 | 1.2% | £172,430 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £170,462 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,431.
The CM18 7BU Rental Market has increased by 44.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £1,431pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £1,391pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £1,345pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.6% | £1,240pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.1% | £1,111pcm |
| June 2021 | 2.2% | £1,047pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.1% | £1,025pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £994pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.5% | £994pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.1% | £989pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.5% | £991pcm |
| June 2015 | 8.2% | £930pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £860pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.3% | £831pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.9% | £821pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £790pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.1% | £766pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.7% | £722pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.8% | £750pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £716pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 25th September 2025 for £350,740 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.6%. The postcode has had a total of 27 sales since 1995.
CM18 7BU has seen 5 sales in the last three years and 2 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£350,740 | 3 Bed House69, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU69, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU
- Sold Sep 2025£320,000 | 3 Bed House72, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU72, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU
- Sold Jun 2025£387,000 | 3 Bed House74, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU74, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU
- Sold Mar 2025£181,000 | 1 Bed Flat65, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU65, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU
- Sold Jun 2023£280,000 | 3 Bed House46, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU46, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU
Nearby Postcodes
CM18 7BU is the 264th largest and the 297th most expensive postcode out of the 409 postcodes in the CM18 area.
- CM18 7BX, The Readings, Harlow, CM18CM18 7BX35 Addresses|62 m away
- CM18 7BN, Sakins Croft, Harlow, CM18CM18 7BN12 Addresses|93 m away
- CM18 7BT, The Readings, Harlow, CM18CM18 7BT35 Addresses|123 m away
- CM18 7EU, Tysea Close, Harlow, CM18CM18 7EU9 Addresses|136 m away
- CM18 7EZ, Commonside Road, Harlow, CM18CM18 7EZ15 Addresses|136 m away
Property Types
- 19 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 7 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (19)
- mid-century flat (7)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 26 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (20)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2025£387,000 | 3 Bed House74, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU74, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BU
- Sold Nov 2020£385,000 | 3 Bed House34, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BT34, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BT
- Sold Dec 2024£383,000 | 3 Bed House8, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BS8, The Readings, Harlow, CM18 7BS
Schools Nearby
- Latton Green Primary Academy400 m away
- William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School600 m away
- Pear Tree Mead Academy600 m away
- Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow1.1 km away
- Sir Frederick Gibberd College1.1 km away
- Passmores Academy1.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CM18 7BU is Harlow Town station, which is 3.3 kilometres away.
- Harlow Town|3.3 km away
- Harlow Mill|4.5 km away
- Roydon|5.6 km away
- Epping|6.5 km away
