Carters Mead is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 9ER 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 Carters Mead, Harlow, CM17 9ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 9HA, CM17 9ES, CM17 9AG, CM17 9AA, CM17 9EZ, CM17 9AD, CM17 9BA, CM17 9ET, CM17 9EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM17 9ER 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 | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around CM17 9ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 47.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 36.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 46.7% | 49.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 22.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 16.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 18.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.5% | 82.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 89.3% | 82.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 82.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carters Mead was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Carters Mead has the 16th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 87th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-15 | £320,190 |
| 54 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-06-09 | £334,262 |
| 26 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-09-23 | £349,028 |
| 22 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-03-27 | £312,180 |
| 39 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2019-04-30 | £238,774 |
CM17 9ER 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street Academy Carters Mead , CM17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Langley Community Primary School Church Langley Way , Church Langley CM17 9TH | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Moore Primary School Kiln Lane , Church Langley CM17 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,209 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 2,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Church Langley Way | 641 yd | |
| Harlow Rugby Club | Harlow Rugby Union Football Club, Howard Way | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Public House | Potter Street, Harlow | 561 yd | |
| Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub | Potters Arms Public House, Church Langley Way | 700 yd | |
| Harlow Masonic Hall Club | Church Road, Potter Street | 734 yd | |
| Janet Causton Catering | Harlow Masonic Hall, Church Road | 734 yd | |
| Potter Street Baptist Church | 98 Potter Street, Harlow | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickz | The Red Lion Public House, Potter Street | 561 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 6 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 621 yd | |
| Fung Kitchen | 11 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 621 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Church Langley Way | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 495 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Langley Way, Harlow | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Church Langley Primary School CHURCH LANGLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 837 yd |
| Church Langley Country Park Church Langley Sports Field Church Langley Sports Field Minton Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,072 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.