Bird Cherry Lane is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 0FR is located in the Old Harlow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 2018-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bird Cherry Lane, Harlow, CM17 0FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 0FP, CM17 0GD, CM17 0FN, CM17 0FS, CM17 0GA, CM17 0GB, CM17 0FL, CM17 0FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM17 0FR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 0FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 28.3% | 58.9% | 30.6% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 34.6% | -20.6% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 0.6% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 64.5% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 6% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around CM17 0FR this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 5.9% | -16.3% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.8% | 5% | -19.8% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 20.6% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 47.5% | 29.2% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.8% | 71.9% | -25.9% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 98.1% | 75.1% | -23.0% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 75.1% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bird Cherry Lane was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Church Langley North & Newhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bird Cherry Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall and the 24th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Bird Cherry Lane, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2025-05-16 | £362,000 |
| 11 Bird Cherry Lane, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,200 | 2025-05-02 | £101,200 |
| 26 Bird Cherry Lane, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-21 | £416,165 |
| 41 Bird Cherry Lane, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-10-31 | £287,219 |
| 22 Bird Cherry Lane, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-10-22 | £463,235 |
CM17 0FR 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 | 216 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road , Old Harlow CM17 0DX | 3out of 4 | 425 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 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School London Road , CM17 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Primary Academy Round House Way , CM17 9SF | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leventhorpe Cambridge Road , CM21 9BY | 4out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 4,187 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH | - not rated | 4,137 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 | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 4,831 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 5,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibberd Garden Trust | Marsh Lane, Old Harlow | 582 yd | |
| Doorstep Caterers | 17-19 Churchgate Street, Harlow | 621 yd | |
| Harlow Air Cadets / Army Cadets | Cadet Centre, Old Road | 672 yd | |
| BATTS | Norman Booth Centre, Mulberry Green | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head Pub | 26 Churchgate Street, Harlow | 621 yd | |
| Harlow Bowling Club | Elderfield, Old Harlow | 907 yd | |
| Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association | Victoria Hall, Bury Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow's Chinese Take Away | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 1,073 yd | |
| Marina Fish Bar | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilden Way Sheering Road | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Churchgate Leisure Club (Closed) Churchgate Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Batts Table Tennis Club Elderfield | 869 yd | |
| St Nicholas School HILLINGDON HOUSE HILLINGDON HOUSE HOBBS CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 954 yd |
| Harlow Cricket Club CHIPPINGFIELD | grass pitches | 982 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.