Shawbridge is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM19 4NL 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 Shawbridge, Harlow, CM19 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM19 4NR, CM19 4NP, CM19 4NJ, CM19 4NN, CM19 4NW, CM19 4NH, CM19 4NG, CM19 4PN, CM19 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM19 4NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 27.7% | 30.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 52% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 44.7% | 47.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 11.8% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.8% | 21.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 25.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.6% | 81.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 89.8% | 83.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 83.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shawbridge was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Great Parndon average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Shawbridge, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-02-29 | £329,687 |
| 62 Shawbridge, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-09-18 | £344,063 |
| 59 Shawbridge, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £406,450 | 2023-02-03 | £402,777 |
| 46 Shawbridge, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-29 | £329,666 |
| 60 Shawbridge, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-02-14 | £386,011 |
CM19 4NL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerounds Community Junior School Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Community Primary School Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerounds Primary Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4PH | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | - not rated | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy Pyenest Road , CM19 4LU | 3out of 4 | 394 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 | 638 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 2out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores School and Technology College Tendring Road , CM18 6RW | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 1,727 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 | 2,131 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 | 387 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 914 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 914 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Quadrant Childrens Support Centre, Harlow Commonside , Commonside Road CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Cafe | Ground Floor, 5-7 Staple Tye Mews | 316 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | 13-14 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 316 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | Unit 5-7 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 316 yd | |
| McDonald's | Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 414 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Units 7 And 8, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Parndon Community Association | Abercrombie Centre, Community Centre | 265 yd | |
| Harlow District Scouts | Risden Park District Scout Camping Site, Harlow | 492 yd | |
| Paringdon Sports Club | Paringdon Road, Harlow | 643 yd | |
| The Cock Inn Public House | Three Horseshoes Road, Harlow | 687 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes Public House | Three Horseshoes Road, Harlow | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Kebab | 2-3 & 4 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 316 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 15 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 414 yd | |
| The Food Shop | Unit 18, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 414 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 414 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 14, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staple Tye Abercrombie Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 249 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Stewards Academy PARNALL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Rectory Field Three Horseshoes Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy ABBOTSWELD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Water Lane Playing Field (Closed) Katherine Way | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Paringdon Sports Club PARINGDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Passmores School (Closed) Tendring Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 141.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.