Carters Mead is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 9EX 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 9EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 9AQ, CM17 9BF, CM17 9AF, CM17 9DP, CM17 9AL, CM17 9FS, CM17 9EU, CM17 9BP, CM17 9EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM17 9EX 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 Carters Mead was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carters Mead has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 126th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-31 | £287,226 |
| 231 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-09-22 | £268,466 |
| 234 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-11 | £232,053 |
| 214 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-10-15 | £279,911 |
| 232 Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2021-10-01 | £307,902 |
CM17 9EX 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 | 160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Tracyes Road , Southern Way CM18 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Moore Primary School Kiln Lane , Church Langley CM17 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy Pear Tree Mead , CM18 7BY | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,562 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 | 2,628 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 | 1,968 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 2,900 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 | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Public House | Potter Street, Harlow | 171 yd | |
| Potter Street Baptist Church | 98 Potter Street, Harlow | 321 yd | |
| Harlow Masonic Hall Club | Church Road, Potter Street | 330 yd | |
| Janet Causton Catering | Harlow Masonic Hall, Church Road | 330 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Miller and Carter, London Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickz | The Red Lion Public House, Potter Street | 171 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 6 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 230 yd | |
| Fung Kitchen | 11 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 230 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Church Langley Way | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Langley Way, Harlow | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pace Health Club (Harlow) SOUTHERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Brays Grove Community College (Closed) Tracyes Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Passmores Academy BROOK LANE FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Nicholls Field Nicholls Field | grass pitches | 624 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 | 184.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.