Risdens is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 7NH is located in the Sumners & Kingsmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Risdens, Harlow, CM18 7NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 7PJ, CM18 7NL, CM18 7NJ, CM18 7PP, CM18 7NR, CM18 7NT, CM18 7PQ, CM18 7PG, CM19 4NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM18 7NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52.3% | 52.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 CM18 7NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 41.5% | 44.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 39.9% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46% | 46.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 36.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 26.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 17.3% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.3% | 78.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 86% | 80.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 80.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.2% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Risdens was 315.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.4% higher than the Latton Bush & Stewards average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Risdens has the 3rd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards and the 15th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Risdens, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-22 | £212,421 |
| 19 Risdens, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-30 | £203,415 |
| 13 Risdens, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-06-14 | £213,131 |
| 23 Risdens, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,663 | 2017-08-21 | £171,382 |
| 19 Risdens, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-04-08 | £163,339 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Academy Ployters Road , CM18 7PS | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Primary Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | 1out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Paringdon Road , CM18 7RH | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 966 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,089 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 2,563 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 | 2,194 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 | 1,111 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 53 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Units 7 And 8, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 58 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | Ground Floor, 5-7 Staple Tye Mews | 134 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | 13-14 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 134 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | Unit 5-7 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow District Scouts | Risden Park District Scout Camping Site, Harlow | 63 yd | |
| Great Parndon Community Association | Abercrombie Centre, Community Centre | 327 yd | |
| The Drinker Moth Public House | Drinker Moth Public House, Sherards Hatch | 791 yd | |
| Paringdon Sports Club | Paringdon Road, Harlow | 796 yd | |
| Elbow Grease | Salvation Army Hall, Tendring Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Shop | Unit 18, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 53 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 53 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 14, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 53 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 14, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 53 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 15 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 53 yd | |
| Co-op | 1-2 Maunds Road, Maunds Hatch | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewards Academy PARNALL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 300 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Staple Tye Abercrombie Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy ABBOTSWELD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Tithelands (Closed) Harlow District Council Southern Way | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Goldings (Closed) Southern Way | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Passmores School (Closed) Tendring Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| Paddock Mead (Closed) Rye Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 2.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.