Milwards is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM19 4SH 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 Milwards, Harlow, CM19 4SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM19 4SP, CM19 4SW, CM19 4SR, CM19 4RA, CM19 4SX, CM19 4SJ, CM19 4SN, CM19 4SL, CM19 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM19 4SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 27.4% | 28.4% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 57.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 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 (86.6%) 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 | 46.1% | 49.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 22.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.7% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 21% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 79.9% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 92.9% | 85.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 91.3% | 85.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milwards was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Latton Bush & Stewards average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Milwards has the lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards and the 5th lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Milwards, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-04-26 | £322,074 |
| 155 Milwards, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-03-28 | £133,553 |
| 156 Milwards, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-08-10 | £170,736 |
| 136 Milwards, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-01-26 | £188,108 |
| 144 Milwards, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-02-19 | £289,939 |
CM19 4SH 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwards Primary School and Nursery Paringdon Road , CM19 4QX | - not rated | 311 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milwards Primary School and Nursery Paringdon Road , CM19 4QX | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Primary School Ployters Road , CM18 7PS | - not rated | 516 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Academy Ployters Road , CM18 7PS | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Junior School Ployters Road , CM18 7PS | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,014 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores School and Technology College Tendring Road , CM18 6RW | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 2,559 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 | 2,949 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 | 688 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Quadrant Childrens Support Centre, Harlow Commonside , Commonside Road CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,052 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 | 416 yd | |
| Fairways Sports & Social Club | Parsloe Road, Harlow | 669 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | Ground Floor, 5-7 Staple Tye Mews | 906 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | 13-14 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 906 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | Unit 5-7 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paringdon Sports Club | Paringdon Road, Harlow | 210 yd | |
| The Herald Public House | Broadley Road, Harlow | 570 yd | |
| The Drinker Moth Public House | Drinker Moth Public House, Sherards Hatch | 667 yd | |
| The Link Burger Bar (GPCA Out Building) | The Link Club, Parsloe Road | 669 yd | |
| GPCA The Link | Parsloe Road, Harlow | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Kwong Fish Bar | 3 Sumners Hatch, Broadley Road | 570 yd | |
| Kingsmoor | 11 Pollard Hatch, Harlow | 752 yd | |
| Midwest Kebab | 2-3 & 4 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road | 906 yd | |
| The Food Shop | Unit 18, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 1,024 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6, Staple Tye Shopping Centre | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1 Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Southern Way | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paringdon Sports Club PARINGDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Sumners Leisure Centre (Closed) BROADLEY ROAD | 491 yd | |
| Burnett Park BURNETT PARK | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Fairways Sports And Social Club PARSLOE ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| The Link Sports Field LINK CLUB LINK CLUB PARSLOE ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Water Lane Playing Field (Closed) Katherine Way | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Stewards Academy PARNALL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Great Parndon Community Association ABERCROMBIE WAY | grass pitches | 1,073 yd |
| Staple Tye Abercrombie Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 190.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.