Pinewood Close is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 9BA is located in the Church Langley South & Potter Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pinewood Close, Harlow, CM17 9BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 9EY, CM17 9EZ, CM17 9AE, CM17 9HA, CM17 9BF, CM17 9ES, CM17 9ET, CM17 9DZ, CM17 9AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM17 9BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 48.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 33.9% | 38.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 37.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 41.4% | 47.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 23.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 17% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 16.2% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 21.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 85.5% | 86.8% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 89% | 82.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10.7% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 82.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinewood Close was 83.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pinewood Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 115th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Pinewood Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2026-01-16 | £356,134 |
| 4 Pinewood Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-26 | £367,500 |
| 5 Pinewood Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-07-31 | £331,069 |
| 6 Pinewood Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-25 | £347,535 |
| 8 Pinewood Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2020-09-25 | £346,500 |
CM17 9BA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Street Academy Carters Mead , CM17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street County Infant School Carter's Mead , CM17 9EU | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street County Junior School Carter's Mead , CM17 9EU | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street Primary School Carters Mead , CM17 9EU | - not rated | 299 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brays Grove Community School Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonside School Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP Aspire AP Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Latton Green Home Tuition Pupil Referral Unit C.O.Latton Green Primary School Riddings Lane , CM18 7HT | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Greenwell Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Quadrant Childrens Support Centre, Harlow Commonside , Commonside Road CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Church Langley Way | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Public House | Potter Street, Harlow | 354 yd | |
| Potter Street Baptist Church | 98 Potter Street, Harlow | 537 yd | |
| Harlow Masonic Hall Club | Church Road, Potter Street | 549 yd | |
| Janet Causton Catering | Harlow Masonic Hall, Church Road | 549 yd | |
| Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub | Potters Arms Public House, Church Langley Way | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickz | The Red Lion Public House, Potter Street | 354 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 6 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 414 yd | |
| Fung Kitchen | 11 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 414 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Church Langley Way | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 639 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Langley Way, Harlow | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Church Langley Primary School CHURCH LANGLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 939 yd |
| Church Langley Country Park Church Langley Sports Field Church Langley Sports Field Minton Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 992 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.