Sheering Road is in Harlow and in Epping Forest district. CM17 0NB is located in the Rural East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheering Road, Harlow, CM17 0NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM17 0NB is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 55.7% | 46.3% | -9.4% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 53.7% | 9.4% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 0NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 22.4% | 34.7% | 12.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 55.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 57.4% | 54.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.4% | 16.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 40.2% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.2% | 88.9% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 88.7% | 87.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 1.6% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 87.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Jewish | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheering Road was 146.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% higher than the North Weald Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheering Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett and the 34th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campdell Sheering Road, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-10-29 | £581,970 |
| Campdell Sheering Road, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2016-03-19 | £408,575 |
| Campfield Sheering Road, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-02-18 | £462,753 |
| Campfield Sheering Road, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2014-04-04 | £431,349 |
CM17 0NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 0NB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CM17 0NB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Sheering CM22 7LU | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road , Old Harlow CM17 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,053 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 | 2,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School Knight Street , CM21 9AT | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedings Junior School Bullfields , CM21 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leventhorpe Cambridge Road , CM21 9BY | 4out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.