Torkilsden Way is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1AW is located in the Little Parndon & Town Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torkilsden Way, Harlow, CM20 1AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1AY, CM20 1AU, CM20 1AS, CM20 1FE, CM20 1FJ, CM20 1PR, CM20 1BW, CM20 1FD, CM20 1NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 1AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 52.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.7% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM20 1AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 61.4% | 48.9% | -12.5% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 35.9% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 59.8% | 55.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 8.1% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 15.2% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 42.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.7% | 71.8% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 64.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 64.6% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 18% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 10% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 64.8% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 16% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torkilsden Way was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torkilsden Way has the 24th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 96th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Torkildsen Way, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2024-08-01 | £367,661 |
| 82 Torkildsen Way, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-07-26 | £187,013 |
| 77 Torkildsen Way, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-12 | £250,526 |
| 63 Torkildsen Way, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2023-04-28 | £309,680 |
| 92 Torkildsen Way, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-09-13 | £201,372 |
| Full-Time Employee | 230 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,102 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 999 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 | 2,276 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,458 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,468 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group PLC | Field House, Station Approach | 376 yd | |
| Wild 'N' Wacky Ltd. | Commercial Unit 5 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 446 yd | |
| Spurriers House Cafe | Park Lane, Harlow | 480 yd | |
| Caffe La Vita | Kiosk, Harlow Town Station | 503 yd | |
| Ripped Gym Ltd | 4 Wych Elm, Harlow | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow | Hodings Road, Harlow | 272 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Edinburgh Gate, Burnt Mill | 446 yd | |
| The Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club | Edinburgh Way, Harlow | 550 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 12 School Lane, Harlow | 632 yd | |
| The Clock House | 11-15 Adams House, Eastgate | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo Also T/a Shake-A-Roo | Unit 1 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 446 yd | |
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 656 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 680 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 9 Market House, Stone Cross | 680 yd | |
| Fancy Fry | 8 Market House, Market Square | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 351 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 946 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 946 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 227 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Harlow) MILL COURT MILL COURT EDINBURGH GATE | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Harlow Rugby Club (Ram Gorse) Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 24.4% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.