Elwood is in Church Langley, Harlow and in Harlow district. CM17 9QL 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 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elwood, Church Langley, Harlow, CM17 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM17 9RX, CM17 9QJ, CM17 9RY, CM17 9PX, CM17 9PY, CM17 9RL, CM17 9QF, CM17 9RG, CM17 9TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM17 9QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM17 9QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 34.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 58.6% | 46.9% | -11.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 13.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 16.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 25.4% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90% | 86% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 90.4% | 89.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 89.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elwood was 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% higher than the Church Langley North & Newhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elwood has the 21st highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall and the 106th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Elwood, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-05-28 | £468,878 |
| 75 Elwood, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-01-13 | £363,825 |
| 90 Elwood, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-06 | £328,499 |
| 93 Elwood, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-08-22 | £438,527 |
| 74 Elwood, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-12-09 | £414,549 |
CM17 9QL 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Langley Community Primary School Church Langley Way , Church Langley CM17 9TH | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Primary Academy Round House Way , CM17 9SF | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Potter Street Academy Carters Mead , CM17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,426 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 | 3,459 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 | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Community special 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 | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horns And Horseshoes | Foster Street, Hastingwood | 847 yd | |
| Church Langley Church | Church Langley Community Centre, Church Langley Way | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Church Langley Way | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Church Langley Way, Harlow | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Langley Country Park Church Langley Sports Field Church Langley Sports Field Minton Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 90.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| 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 | 279.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.