Sharpecroft is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM19 4AA is located in the Passmores electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sharpecroft, Harlow, CM19 4AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM19 4AB, CM19 4AD, CM19 4DD, CM19 4AE, CM20 1JG, CM19 4BS, CM19 4BX, CM19 4BY, CM19 4FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM19 4AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 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 | 26.8% | 39.3% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 44.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 21.5% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 10.6% | -11.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 17.2% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 29.2% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 10.9% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.3% | 61.9% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 69.8% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 70.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 12.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharpecroft was 106.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sharpecroft has the 23rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 90th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sharpecroft, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-06-09 | £306,734 |
| 19 Sharpecroft, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-20 | £190,200 |
| 12 Sharpecroft, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2021-09-30 | £303,709 |
| 5 Sharpecroft, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-03-19 | £272,808 |
| 13 Sharpecroft, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-07-03 | £253,261 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 832 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,138 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 | 850 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 | 1,431 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 75 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 181 yd | |
| Maybury Open Door | 76 - 77 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 185 yd | |
| Bounty Cafe | St Pauls House, College Square | 244 yd | |
| Nando's | 3 Civic Walk, The Water Gardens | 310 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit A3.4 Civic Walk, The Water Gardens | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar | Playhouse Square, Harlow | 216 yd | |
| Phoenix Live | 43 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 313 yd | |
| Rileys Sports Bars (2014) Limited | Cross Street, Harlow | 365 yd | |
| Q Bar | Upper Floors, Hawthorne House | 386 yd | |
| The Hare Public House | 100 Hare Street Springs, Harlow | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 73 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 197 yd | |
| Donut Tempt Me | 57 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 249 yd | |
| Royalshakes | 25 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 263 yd | |
| TS Bubble Tee | 26A Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 270 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs / Papi Taco / Fiesta Mexico / Rebel Rito | 29 East Gate, Harlow | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 313 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 313 yd | |
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 457 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hare Street Community Primary School And Nursery HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL LITTLE GROVE FIELD | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Northbrooks Harberts Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Collins Meadow Harlow District Council Harberts Road | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 918 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.