Chapel Fields is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 9EH 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 Chapel Fields, Harlow, CM17 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 9EQ, CM17 9HT, CM17 9EL, CM17 9EG, CM17 9EJ, CM17 9EP, CM17 9EA, CM17 9HD, CM18 7AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM17 9EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.9% | 30.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 12.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 48.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 27.4% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 | 29.9% | 26.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 14.5% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 26.3% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 87.5% | 84.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 92.5% | 87.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 87.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Fields was 141.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% higher than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chapel Fields has the 23rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 64th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Chapel Fields, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-12-18 | £371,277 |
| 41 Chapel Fields, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2022-05-05 | £311,332 |
| 53 Chapel Fields, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-21 | £167,818 |
| 57 Chapel Fields, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-01-22 | £365,380 |
| 66 Chapel Fields, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-05-26 | £365,612 |
CM17 9EH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9EH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Street Academy Carters Mead , CM17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Moore Primary School Kiln Lane , Church Langley CM17 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,741 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,744 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 | 2,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Causton Catering | Harlow Masonic Hall, Church Road | 133 yd | |
| Harlow Masonic Hall Club | Church Road, Potter Street | 133 yd | |
| Potter Street Baptist Church | 98 Potter Street, Harlow | 229 yd | |
| The Red Lion Public House | Potter Street, Harlow | 375 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Miller and Carter, London Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 6 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 373 yd | |
| Fung Kitchen | 11 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 373 yd | |
| Chickz | The Red Lion Public House, Potter Street | 375 yd | |
| Harlow Kebab | 23 Clifton Hatch, Harlow | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 912 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 | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.