Harlow Common is in Harlow and in Epping Forest district. CM17 9JD 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 Harlow Common, Harlow, CM17 9JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM17 9JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 54.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 41.9% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 38.4% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4.4% | -5.0% | 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 | 32.7% | 45.1% | 12.4% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 31.5% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around CM17 9JD this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 28.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 17.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 18.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.9% | 91% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 93.9% | 88.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harlow Common was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.7% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Harlow Common has the lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensons Barn Harlow Common, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £752,500 | 2024-01-19 | £765,812 |
| Bensons Barn Harlow Common, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-11-02 | £683,120 |
| Brent House Harlow Common, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,170,000 | 2014-08-11 | £3,102,866 |
| Bensons Barn Harlow Common, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2014-01-08 | £869,333 |
| Bensons Harlow Common, Harlow, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £500,000 | 2013-04-26 | £917,448 |
CM17 9JD 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Moore Primary School Kiln Lane , Church Langley CM17 9LW | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Moore Primary School Kiln Lane , Church Langley CM17 9LW | - not rated | 721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street Academy Carters Mead , CM17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street County Infant School Carter's Mead , CM17 9EU | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street County Junior School Carter's Mead , CM17 9EU | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brays Grove Community School Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Specialist Sport College First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 2,775 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 | 3,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latton Green Home Tuition Pupil Referral Unit C.O.Latton Green Primary School Riddings Lane , CM18 7HT | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Commonside School Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP Aspire AP Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Greenwell Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horns And Horseshoes | Foster Street, Hastingwood | 521 yd | |
| The Red Lion Public House | Potter Street, Harlow | 1,046 yd | |
| Potter Street Baptist Church | 98 Potter Street, Harlow | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 6 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 999 yd | |
| Fung Kitchen | 11 Prentice Place, Potter Street | 999 yd | |
| Chickz | The Red Lion Public House, Potter Street | 1,046 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.