The Hill is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 0BJ 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 The Hill, Harlow, CM17 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 0BG, CM17 0BN, CM17 0BH, CM17 0BE, CM17 0JB, CM17 0BL, CM17 0HJ, CM17 0AR, CM17 0HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM17 0BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 52.1% | -4.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 43.2% | 47.9% | 4.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 37.4% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 43.6% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 42.5% | 49.2% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 29.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 19.8% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 18.6% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 21.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 87.1% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 91.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 91.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hill was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Church Langley North & Newhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hill has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 The Hill, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-07-12 | £379,197 |
| 71 The Hill, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-08-30 | £342,037 |
| 71A The Hill, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-04-12 | £376,199 |
| 20 The Hill, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2018-10-18 | £653,808 |
| 71 The Hill, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-10-31 | £375,852 |
CM17 0BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road , Old Harlow CM17 0DX | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School London Road , CM17 0DA | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow Hobbs Cross Road , CM17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Primary Academy Round House Way , CM17 9SF | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,369 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 3,758 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 | 3,303 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 | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 4,917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Air Cadets / Army Cadets | Cadet Centre, Old Road | 379 yd | |
| Zenz | Station Road, Old Harlow | 400 yd | |
| Bengal Cottage | 19 High Street, Harlow | 432 yd | |
| Cafe Blue | 7-9 High Street, Harlow | 432 yd | |
| Nel's | 36 High Street, Harlow | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow War Memorial Institute | 15 Garden Terrace Road, Harlow | 341 yd | |
| Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association | Victoria Hall, Bury Road | 345 yd | |
| The Chequers | 2 Market Street, Harlow | 496 yd | |
| Marquis (Harlow) | 2 Fore Street, Harlow | 509 yd | |
| Harlow Cricket Club | Marigolds, Chippingfield | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow's Chinese Take Away | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 321 yd | |
| Marina Fish Bar | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 321 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar Ltd | 13 High Street, Harlow | 432 yd | |
| Garden Grill | 34 High Street, Harlow | 470 yd | |
| Bread'z & Spread'z LTD | 3 Fore Street, Harlow | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 High Street, Harlow | 432 yd | |
| Tesco | East Road, Harlow | 759 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1 St James Centre, East Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Cricket Club CHIPPINGFIELD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Batts Table Tennis Club Elderfield | 794 yd | |
| Body Active Gym RIVERSIDE BUSINESS PARK RIVERSIDE BUSINESS PARK CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.