Terminus Street is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1FA is located in the Little Parndon & Town Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Terminus Street, Harlow, CM20 1FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1XA, CM20 1ES, CM20 1JH, CM20 3QT, CM20 1BD, CM20 1JD, CM20 3QP, CM20 3QY, CM20 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 1FA is primarily male, with 59.4% of the population 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 | 46.4% | 40.6% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 53.6% | 59.4% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 1FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.5% 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% | 74.5% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 36.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 9.7% | -19.5% | 44.2% | -34.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 | 47.9% | 37.5% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 17.6% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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% | 26% | 14.2% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 23.4% | -9.4% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.2% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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% | -3.9% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.6% | 3.9% | -12.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 52.4% | 57.2% | 4.8% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 63.7% 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% | 63.7% | 13.6% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 10.4% | -16.2% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.9% | 63.7% | 13.8% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 15.5% | 15.8% | 0.3% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 5.7% | -11.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 9.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Terminus Street was 357.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 384.5% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Terminus Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Parndon and the 11th highest crime rate of 247 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Terminus House Terminus Street, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £25,360,000 | 2018-03-27 | £25,332,702 |
CM20 1FA area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 15% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CM20 1FA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Unemployed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Retired | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | - not rated | 356 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | - not rated | 356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfields Primary School Freshwaters , CM20 3QA | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Kao Utc Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | - not rated | 212 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 3out of 4 | 1,202 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 | 240 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 | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens Support Centre, Tany's Dell Tanys Dell , Mowbray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Pupil Referral Unit (West Support Centre) Tany's Dell , Mowbhray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 2,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza Harlow / NxT LvL Chicken & Cookies | 3 East Walk, Harlow | 88 yd | |
| Tenpin | 32B Terminus Street, Harlow | 88 yd | |
| Harlow Bowl | 32B Terminus Street, Harlow | 88 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 4 At 35 Broad Walk, Harlow | 93 yd | |
| Zayn Burgers | 6 Terminus Street, Harlow | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo Club | Terminus House, Terminus Street | 3 yd | |
| The Clock House | 11-15 Adams House, Eastgate | 147 yd | |
| Q Bar | Upper Floors, Hawthorne House | 178 yd | |
| Cashino | 27 East Gate, Harlow | 195 yd | |
| Rileys Sports Bars (2014) Limited | Cross Street, Harlow | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Harlow | 6 Terminus Street, Harlow | 94 yd | |
| Chicken Hut / Milano Pizza | 8 Terminus Street, Harlow | 94 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs / Papi Taco / Fiesta Mexico / Rebel Rito | 29 East Gate, Harlow | 195 yd | |
| Fancy Fry | 8 Market House, Market Square | 244 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 228 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 228 yd | |
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 363 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 87 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 630 yd |
| Hare Street Community Primary School And Nursery HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL LITTLE GROVE FIELD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Northbrooks Harberts Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 950 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.