Morley Grove is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1EB 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 Morley Grove, Harlow, CM20 1EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1EB, CM20 1ED, CM20 1NN, CM20 1FH, CM20 1RE, CM20 1NP, CM20 1RF, CM20 1NW, CM20 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM20 1EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51% | 51.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 1EB, 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 | 52.5% | 48.9% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 33.5% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49% | 45.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 37.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 19% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 15.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 24.1% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.4% | 80.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 82.2% | 72.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 15.5% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 72.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morley Grove was 582.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 642.8% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morley Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 7th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 250.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Morley Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-28 | £186,254 |
| 42 Morley Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-09-21 | £196,235 |
| 43 Morley Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2021-06-18 | £205,882 |
| 44 Morley Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2021-03-04 | £201,452 |
| 54 Morley Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-08-17 | £185,049 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 57 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,297 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 | 1,054 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,966 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 | 975 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 | 2,119 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripped Gym Ltd | 4 Wych Elm, Harlow | 307 yd | |
| Soul2Spice | 24 Wych Elm, Harlow | 331 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 2 The Rows, Harlow | 442 yd | |
| Cafe Elite | 5 The Rows, The High | 451 yd | |
| Yuce's Restaurant | 1 The Rows, Harlow | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow | Hodings Road, Harlow | 106 yd | |
| The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) | 2 Aylmer House, Kitson Way | 446 yd | |
| The Clock House | 11-15 Adams House, Eastgate | 534 yd | |
| Cashino | 27 East Gate, Harlow | 558 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Terminus House, Terminus Street | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 335 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 460 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 9 Market House, Stone Cross | 460 yd | |
| Fancy Fry | 8 Market House, Market Square | 460 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs / Papi Taco / Fiesta Mexico / Rebel Rito | 29 East Gate, Harlow | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 196 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 718 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 718 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 791 yd | |
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 201 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Harlow Rugby Club (Ram Gorse) Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Harlow) MILL COURT MILL COURT EDINBURGH GATE | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.