Station Road is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 0AN is located in the Old Harlow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Harlow, CM17 0AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 0DE, CM17 0AA, CM17 0AU, CM17 0AH, CM17 0DB, CM17 0DF, CM17 0AD, CM17 0AP, CM17 0DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM17 0AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 CM17 0AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 32.1% | 43.3% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 24.5% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 13% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 13.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 22.9% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 13% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 25.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.3% | 85.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 87.6% | 86.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 86.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 262.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 363.7% higher than the Church Langley North & Newhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall and the 22nd highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Station Road, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2018-11-27 | £754,243 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School London Road , CM17 0DA | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road , Old Harlow CM17 0DX | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Primary Academy Round House Way , CM17 9SF | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,942 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenz | Station Road, Old Harlow | 94 yd | |
| Bengal Cottage | 19 High Street, Harlow | 99 yd | |
| Cafe Blue | 7-9 High Street, Harlow | 99 yd | |
| Golden Dragon / Crystal Palace | 32 High Street, Harlow | 110 yd | |
| Raj Lodge | 38 High Street, Old Harlow | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis (Harlow) | 2 Fore Street, Harlow | 32 yd | |
| The Chequers | 2 Market Street, Harlow | 58 yd | |
| The Crown | 40 Market Street, Harlow | 167 yd | |
| Harlow War Memorial Institute | 15 Garden Terrace Road, Harlow | 174 yd | |
| Harlow Cricket Club | Marigolds, Chippingfield | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread'z & Spread'z LTD | 3 Fore Street, Harlow | 28 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar Ltd | 13 High Street, Harlow | 99 yd | |
| Garden Grill | 34 High Street, Harlow | 110 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 31 London Road, Harlow | 144 yd | |
| Chow's Chinese Take Away | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 High Street, Harlow | 99 yd | |
| Tesco | East Road, Harlow | 619 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1 St James Centre, East Road | 789 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit A, North Square | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Cricket Club CHIPPINGFIELD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Batts Table Tennis Club Elderfield | 650 yd | |
| Mark Hall Sports Centre MARK HALL SPORT CENTRE MARK HALL SPORT CENTRE LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Tany'S Dell Community Primary School TANYS DELL | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.