Parkside is in Matching Tye, Harlow and in Epping Forest district. CM17 0QW 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 Parkside, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 0QP, CM17 0FB, CM17 0QR, CM17 0QS, CM17 0QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM17 0QW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.7% | 47.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 0QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 23.4% | 32.5% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 51.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 42.5% | 50.6% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 35% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 21.4% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 21.4% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 21.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.3% | 94.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkside was 99.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the North Weald Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkside has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett and the 83rd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Parkside, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-02-21 | £625,451 |
| 10 Parkside, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-12-08 | £526,231 |
| 10A Parkside, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-08-02 | £208,493 |
| 8 Parkside, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-02-19 | £642,520 |
| 1 Parkside, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-06-28 | £547,975 |
CM17 0QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 0QW 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow Hobbs Cross Road , CM17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Little Laver Road , Matching Green CM17 0QB | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Sheering CM22 7LU | 3out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road , Old Harlow CM17 0DX | 3out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Primary Academy Round House Way , CM17 9SF | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn | Harlow Road, Matching Tye | 258 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.