High Street, Harlow, CM17 0DR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM17 0DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	51.5%	-0.7%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.8%	48.5%	0.7%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CM17 0DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.2%	25.5%	2.3%	37.9%	-12.4%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	54.4%	2.9%	44.2%	10.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.7%	2%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	9.9%	9.5%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	13.7%	7.8%	-5.9%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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	37.8%	53.3%	15.5%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	38.9%	29.4%	-9.5%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	17%	10.8%	-6.2%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	5.2%	5.6%	0.4%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.9%	18%	-6.9%	18.2%	-0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	10.2%	-2.2%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	16.3%	2.1%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.1%	2.7%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	18.6%	4.0%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	27.1%	1.8%	33.8%	-6.7%
Other	5.2%	3.7%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	96.3%	96.6%	0.3%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	94.4%	96.4%	2.0%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	2.2%	3.1%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	96.1%	3.1%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	76.7%	13.2%
Ireland	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.7%	37.2%	3.5%
Christian	51.3%	46.2%	5.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% lower than the Church Langley North & Newhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

High Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall and the 95th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CM17 0DR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 192 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harlow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Harlow, CM17 0DR

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM17 0DR

Average Price
£920,789

Semi-Detached
£672,199

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,170,404

Flats/Maisonettes
£420,019

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£559,190

Semi-Detached
£548,804

Terraced
£453,085

Detached
£885,128

Flats/Maisonettes
£241,814

Other
£450,184

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
64A High Street, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£980,000	2022-03-18	£976,811
68 High Street, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2020-12-04	£843,119
66A High Street, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£592,000	2020-11-25	£649,002
Marigolds, 64 High Street, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£1,250,000	2016-03-31	£1,541,946
70 High Street, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£705,000	2015-09-02	£921,615

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM17 0DR

Employment

CM17 0DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CM17 0DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	33
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	409 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road , Old Harlow CM17 0DX	3out of 4	538 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow Hobbs Cross Road , CM17 0LB	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS	3out of 4	1,363 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newhall Primary Academy Round House Way , CM17 9SF	- not rated	1,401 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR	- not rated	711 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR	4out of 4	2,256 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ	2out of 4	3,258 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH	3out of 4	3,385 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA	3out of 4	3,396 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH	- not rated	3,206 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ	- not rated	1,371 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	3out of 4	3,958 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ	- not rated	4,613 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nel's	36 High Street, Harlow	241 yd
Golden Dragon / Crystal Palace	32 High Street, Harlow	253 yd
Raj Lodge	38 High Street, Old Harlow	253 yd
Bengal Cottage	19 High Street, Harlow	268 yd
Cafe Blue	7-9 High Street, Harlow	268 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association	Victoria Hall, Bury Road	119 yd
Harlow Bowling Club	Elderfield, Old Harlow	145 yd
Harlow Cricket Club	Marigolds, Chippingfield	242 yd
Harlow War Memorial Institute	15 Garden Terrace Road, Harlow	251 yd
Marquis (Harlow)	2 Fore Street, Harlow	393 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chow's Chinese Take Away	5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow	214 yd
Marina Fish Bar	5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow	214 yd
Garden Grill	34 High Street, Harlow	253 yd
Tasty Fish Bar Ltd	13 High Street, Harlow	268 yd
Domino's Pizza	31 London Road, Harlow	371 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	21 High Street, Harlow	268 yd
Tesco	East Road, Harlow	945 yd
Co-op	Unit A, North Square	1,029 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harlow Cricket Club CHIPPINGFIELD	grass pitches	185 yd
Batts Table Tennis Club Elderfield		352 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	836 yd
Gilden Way Sheering Road	grass pitches	1,015 yd
Churchgate Leisure Club (Closed) Churchgate Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,034 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.3%

Speed Aviability

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	6.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	6.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	296.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM17 0DR