Market Street is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 0BS 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 Market Street, Harlow, CM17 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 0AB, CM17 0AQ, CM17 0AL, CM17 0AH, CM17 0AD, CM17 0AA, CM17 0AN, CM17 0AU, CM17 0DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM17 0BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.9% | 35.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 38.5% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 41.7% | 43.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 17.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 27% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15.9% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 24.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95% | 90% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.9% | 88.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 89.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Church Langley North & Newhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall and the 26th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dellfield Court Market Street, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-07-24 | £170,630 |
| 8 Dellfield Court Market Street, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2013-09-05 | £183,815 |
| 8 Dellfield Court Market Street, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-10-14 | £161,525 |
| 9 Dellfield Court Market Street, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,100 | 2009-08-07 | £121,964 |
| 2 Dellfield Court Market Street, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2006-12-18 | £145,576 |
CM17 0BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road , Old Harlow CM17 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Primary Academy Round House Way , CM17 9SF | - not rated | 1,587 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 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,859 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 3,266 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 | 2,799 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 | 1,786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 4,388 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 | 170 yd | |
| Bengal Cottage | 19 High Street, Harlow | 203 yd | |
| Cafe Blue | 7-9 High Street, Harlow | 203 yd | |
| Golden Dragon / Crystal Palace | 32 High Street, Harlow | 220 yd | |
| Raj Lodge | 38 High Street, Old Harlow | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 2 Market Street, Harlow | 58 yd | |
| The Crown | 40 Market Street, Harlow | 58 yd | |
| Marquis (Harlow) | 2 Fore Street, Harlow | 79 yd | |
| Harlow War Memorial Institute | 15 Garden Terrace Road, Harlow | 260 yd | |
| Harlow Cricket Club | Marigolds, Chippingfield | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread'z & Spread'z LTD | 3 Fore Street, Harlow | 99 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar Ltd | 13 High Street, Harlow | 203 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 31 London Road, Harlow | 206 yd | |
| Garden Grill | 34 High Street, Harlow | 220 yd | |
| Chow's Chinese Take Away | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 High Street, Harlow | 203 yd | |
| Tesco | East Road, Harlow | 518 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1 St James Centre, East Road | 682 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit A, North Square | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Cricket Club CHIPPINGFIELD | grass pitches | 542 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 | 685 yd |
| Batts Table Tennis Club Elderfield | 757 yd | |
| Tany'S Dell Community Primary School TANYS DELL | grass pitches | 931 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.