Ranulf Close is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 0GX is located in the Old Harlow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ranulf Close, Harlow, CM17 0GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 0GZ, CM17 0HL, CM17 0HN, CM17 0HQ, CM17 0HG, CM17 0HR, CM20 2EU, CM17 0JD, CM17 0HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM17 0GX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.1% | -0.3% | 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 | 24.3% | 36.1% | 11.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 46.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 8% | -7.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 43.7% | 54.7% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 7.7% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 34.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 88.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 92.6% | 84.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 84.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranulf Close was 102.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% higher than the Church Langley North & Newhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ranulf Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall and the 94th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 354.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ranulf Close, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-07-22 | £538,022 |
| 16 Ranulf Close, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-04-29 | £578,081 |
| 5 Ranulf Close, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-01-07 | £517,251 |
| 8 Ranulf Close, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-09-24 | £485,156 |
| 2 Ranulf Close, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2021-03-12 | £603,440 |
CM17 0GX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM17 0GX 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School London Road , CM17 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wych Church of England Primary School High Wych , CM21 0JB | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,859 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 | 2,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leventhorpe Cambridge Road , CM21 9BY | 4out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,770 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 4,075 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 | 3,691 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 | 2,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Spice Also T/a Harlow Turkish | 2 Hart Road, Harlow | 74 yd | |
| The Old Cathay | 2 Hart Road, Harlow | 74 yd | |
| Coho Restaurant | Old Road, Old Harlow | 152 yd | |
| Body Active Health & Fitness Limited | 10 - 12 Riverside Business Park, Harlow Road | 400 yd | |
| TeamSport | Unit E River Way, Harlow | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Mill Restaurant & Premier Inn | Cambridge Road, Harlow | 386 yd | |
| Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association | Victoria Hall, Bury Road | 978 yd | |
| Harlow War Memorial Institute | 15 Garden Terrace Road, Harlow | 980 yd | |
| The Chequers | 2 Market Street, Harlow | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cre8 Kitchen | Redricks Lakes, Redricks Lane | 900 yd | |
| Chow's Chinese Take Away | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 966 yd | |
| Marina Fish Bar | 5 Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow | 966 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar Ltd | 13 High Street, Harlow | 1,067 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, East Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | East Road, Harlow | 1,060 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 High Street, Harlow | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Active Gym RIVERSIDE BUSINESS PARK RIVERSIDE BUSINESS PARK CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 396 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 | 261.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.