Old House Lane is in Roydon, Harlow and in Epping Forest district. CM19 5DH is located in the Roydon & Lower Nazeing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old House Lane, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM19 5DH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.2% | 47.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 31.7% | 35.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 49.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 49% | 53.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 27.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 12.6% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 88.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 92.8% | 85.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 85.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old House Lane was 107.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% higher than the Epping West & Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old House Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural and the 66th highest crime rate of 374 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% 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 Old House Lane, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-03-31 | £480,483 |
| Chalcot Old House Lane, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £659,995 | 2025-01-31 | £659,332 |
| 3 Old House Lane, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-04-19 | £412,469 |
| 12 Old House Lane, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-02-11 | £421,633 |
| The Romney Old House Lane, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-12-21 | £552,545 |
CM19 5DH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery Brookside , CM19 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherines Primary School Brookside , CM19 5NJ | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Lane Primary Academy Broadley Road , CM19 5RD | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Lane Primary School Broadley Road , CM19 5RD | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumners Primary School Broadley Road , Sumners CM19 5RD | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,819 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores School and Technology College Tendring Road , CM18 6RW | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Kao Utc Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | - not rated | 3,460 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuum School-Harlow Kingsmead , Epping Road CM19 5HU | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education & Youth Services Ltd (Harlow) Unit 5 Warwick House , Perry Road CM18 7NF | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | Unit 3, Ash Industrial Estate | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Indian | 15 Horsecroft Place, Harlow | 1,030 yd | |
| Harlow Best Kebab | 2A Katherines Hatch, Harlow | 1,085 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 194 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.