The Rows is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1BX is located in the Little Parndon & Town Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Rows, Harlow, CM20 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1BL, CM20 1BZ, CM20 1JJ, CM17 9LT, CM20 1AA, CM20 1DR, CM20 1BD, CM20 1ES, CM20 1QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 1BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 46.4% | 54.6% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 53.6% | 45.4% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 1BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 58.7% | 63.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 20.2% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.3% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 15.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 11.8% | 25.6% | 13.8% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8.1% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 34.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.3% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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 | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.6% | 1.9% | -14.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 13% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 52.4% | 55.6% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 50.1% | 55.6% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 13.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 13.9% | -12.7% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.9% | 56.1% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 15.5% | 25.2% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 12.1% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 3.7% | -8.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Rows was 2846.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3532.5% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Rows has the highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1612.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Rows, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2024-02-26 | £24,948 |
| 4 The Rows, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1998-12-16 | £364,063 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 681 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 635 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 | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Elite | 5 The Rows, The High | 2 yd | |
| Yuce's Restaurant | 1 The Rows, Harlow | 2 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 2 The Rows, Harlow | 12 yd | |
| The New Market Cafe | 9 The Rows, Harlow | 37 yd | |
| King Du Noodle Bar | 1-3 West Square, West Gate Building | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) | 2 Aylmer House, Kitson Way | 71 yd | |
| Cashino | 27 East Gate, Harlow | 106 yd | |
| The Clock House | 11-15 Adams House, Eastgate | 160 yd | |
| Phoenix Live | 43 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 265 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Terminus House, Terminus Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy Fry | 8 Market House, Market Square | 44 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 44 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 9 Market House, Stone Cross | 44 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs / Papi Taco / Fiesta Mexico / Rebel Rito | 29 East Gate, Harlow | 106 yd | |
| Kebabish Harlow | 6 Terminus Street, Harlow | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 265 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 265 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 348 yd | |
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 542 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 474 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Hare Street Community Primary School And Nursery HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL LITTLE GROVE FIELD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 852 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.