Walfords Close is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 0DF is located in the Old Harlow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walfords Close, Harlow, CM17 0DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 0FE, CM17 0DE, CM17 0DG, CM17 0AA, CM17 0AN, CM17 0AD, CM17 0DW, CM17 0DN, CM17 0DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM17 0DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 54.9% | 54.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 45.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 27.5% | 34.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 39.8% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 38.4% | 45.7% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 41% | 39.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.2% | 17.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 34.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 97.4% | 90.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 90.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walfords Close was 113.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.0% higher than the Church Langley North & Newhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walfords Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall and the 82nd highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Brummell Place Walfords Close, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-10-25 | £248,653 |
| Flat 10 Brummell Place Walfords Close, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2024-04-26 | £261,549 |
| Flat 10 Brummell Place Walfords Close, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2021-09-27 | £255,286 |
| Flat 6 Brummell Place Walfords Close, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-05-28 | £289,951 |
| Flat 3 Brummell Place Walfords Close, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-23 | £256,183 |
CM17 0DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road , Old Harlow CM17 0DX | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Primary Academy Round House Way , CM17 9SF | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,518 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 | 514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,934 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 3,210 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 | 2,879 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 | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 4,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon / Crystal Palace | 32 High Street, Harlow | 95 yd | |
| Raj Lodge | 38 High Street, Old Harlow | 95 yd | |
| Nel's | 36 High Street, Harlow | 110 yd | |
| Bengal Cottage | 19 High Street, Harlow | 119 yd | |
| Cafe Blue | 7-9 High Street, Harlow | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis (Harlow) | 2 Fore Street, Harlow | 100 yd | |
| The Chequers | 2 Market Street, Harlow | 133 yd | |
| Harlow Cricket Club | Marigolds, Chippingfield | 137 yd | |
| Harlow War Memorial Institute | 15 Garden Terrace Road, Harlow | 211 yd | |
| The Crown | 40 Market Street, Harlow | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 31 London Road, Harlow | 69 yd | |
| Bread'z & Spread'z LTD | 3 Fore Street, Harlow | 75 yd | |
| Garden Grill | 34 High Street, Harlow | 95 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar Ltd | 13 High Street, Harlow | 119 yd | |
| Chow's Chinese Take Away | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 High Street, Harlow | 119 yd | |
| Tesco | East Road, Harlow | 689 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1 St James Centre, East Road | 851 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit A, North Square | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Cricket Club CHIPPINGFIELD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Batts Table Tennis Club Elderfield | 591 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 | 616 yd |
| Tany'S Dell Community Primary School TANYS DELL | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Maypole Sports And Social Club (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.