Sherards Orchard is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM19 4JD is located in the Great Parndon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherards Orchard, Harlow, CM19 4JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM19 4HJ, CM19 4HS, CM19 4JA, CM19 4HW, CM19 4HL, CM19 4JB, CM19 4JG, CM19 4HN, CM19 4HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM19 4JD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.7% | 49.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 CM19 4JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 29.5% | 29.6% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 54.5% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.4% | 26.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 23.9% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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 | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.9% | 88.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 90.9% | 87.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 87.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherards Orchard was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherards Orchard has the 4th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Parndon and the 29th lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sherards Orchard, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2018-09-28 | £321,454 |
| 7 Sherards Orchard, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-03-27 | £314,732 |
| 7 Sherards Orchard, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-02-27 | £331,632 |
| 11 Sherards Orchard, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-02-27 | £292,152 |
| 1 Sherards Orchard, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2014-08-07 | £138,700 |
CM19 4JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerounds Primary Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Community Junior School Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | - not rated | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Community Primary School Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | - not rated | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | - not rated | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewards School - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores School and Technology College Tendring Road , CM18 6RW | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Youth Services Ltd (Harlow) Unit 5 Warwick House , Perry Road CM18 7NF | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Quadrant Childrens Support Centre, Harlow Commonside , Commonside Road CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bun That Burgers | Paringdon Sports Club, Paringdon Road | 714 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | Ground Floor, 5-7 Staple Tye Mews | 898 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | 13-14 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 898 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | Unit 5-7 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 898 yd | |
| The Pomegranate Cafe | D5, Harlow Business Centre | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn Public House | Three Horseshoes Road, Harlow | 117 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes Public House | Three Horseshoes Road, Harlow | 203 yd | |
| Great Parndon Community Association | Abercrombie Centre, Community Centre | 772 yd | |
| Paringdon Sports Club | Paringdon Road, Harlow | 891 yd | |
| Harlow District Scouts | Risden Park District Scout Camping Site, Harlow | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor | 11 Pollard Hatch, Harlow | 251 yd | |
| Harlow Best Kebab | 2A Katherines Hatch, Harlow | 723 yd | |
| Midwest Kebab | 2-3 & 4 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 898 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 15 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 992 yd | |
| The Food Shop | Unit 18, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory Field Three Horseshoes Road | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Water Lane Playing Field (Closed) Katherine Way | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Katherines Primary Academy BROOKSIDE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Staple Tye Abercrombie Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Collins Meadow Harlow District Council Harberts Road | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Paringdon Sports Club PARINGDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Northbrooks Harberts Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 yd |
| Sumners Leisure Centre (Closed) BROADLEY ROAD | 1,080 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.