Ryecroft is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM19 4BH 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 Ryecroft, Harlow, CM19 4BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM19 4EH, CM19 4BJ, CM19 4EJ, CM19 4EE, CM19 4BQ, CM19 4EG, CM19 4EQ, CM19 4ED, CM19 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM19 4BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 49.9% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.1% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 30.6% | 37.6% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 45% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 42.3% | 50.7% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12.8% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 24% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 20.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 77.4% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 90.8% | 76.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 12.2% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 77.2% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryecroft was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryecroft has the 30th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 121st lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Ryecroft, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-08-24 | £281,005 |
| 97 Ryecroft, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2014-07-18 | £307,431 |
| 100 Ryecroft, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2013-10-01 | £275,831 |
| 94 Ryecroft, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-02-10 | £326,854 |
| 99 Ryecroft, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2008-07-25 | £358,884 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery Brookside , CM19 5NJ | 1out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Primary Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | 1out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,579 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 2,478 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 | 1,588 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 | 1,975 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel's Kitchen | 1 Slacksbury Hatch, Harlow | 309 yd | |
| The Pomegranate Cafe | D5, Harlow Business Centre | 579 yd | |
| Costa | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road | 673 yd | |
| Maybury Open Door | 76 - 77 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 890 yd | |
| Burger King | 75 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Swift Public House | Harberts Road, Harlow | 312 yd | |
| The Hare Public House | 100 Hare Street Springs, Harlow | 418 yd | |
| The Shark Public House | Hobtoe Road, Harlow | 795 yd | |
| Harlow Labour Social Club | Colt Hatch, Spring Hills | 886 yd | |
| Harlow Town Cricket Club | The Frank Pavesi Pavilion, Ash Tree Field | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros | 8 Slacksbury Hatch, Helions Road | 328 yd | |
| Cork & Skewer / Wings & Thingz | 7 Slacksbury Hatch, Harlow | 343 yd | |
| Lotus House | 4 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 886 yd | |
| Subway | 73 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 909 yd | |
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 886 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,038 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrooks Harberts Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Collins Meadow Harlow District Council Harberts Road | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Hare Street Community Primary School And Nursery HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL LITTLE GROVE FIELD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Rectory Field Three Horseshoes Road | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| The Harlow Arena Elizabeth Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,067 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 | 134.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.