Broad Walk is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1JD 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 Broad Walk, Harlow, CM20 1JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1JH, CM20 1ES, CM20 1XA, CM20 1FA, CM20 1BZ, CM20 1JJ, CM20 1AB, CM20 1BD, CM20 1AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM20 1JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.4% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.6% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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% | 48.4% | -10.3% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 47.9% | 49.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 36% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 11.8% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 15.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 6.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 9% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 37.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.7% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.8% 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 | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 52.4% | 48.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -32.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 43.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.1% | 43.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 26.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.9% | 43.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| 10+ Years | 15.5% | 14.6% | -0.9% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 11.8% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 15% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.2% | 76.7% | -37.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 17.3% | 1.2% | 16.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Walk was 1834.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2241.2% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Walk has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 2nd highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 771.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Broad Walk, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,295,000 | 2018-01-25 | £1,300,458 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,024 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 | 527 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,318 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 | 516 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 | 1,435 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 30 Broad Walk, Harlow | 16 yd | |
| Starbucks | 36B Broad Walk, Harlow | 17 yd | |
| Mama's Cafe | 20C Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 50 yd | |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins | The Mall Cafe, Harvey Centre | 55 yd | |
| Phoenix Community Kitchen | 51 - 54 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Live | 43 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 55 yd | |
| Q Bar | Upper Floors, Hawthorne House | 83 yd | |
| Rileys Sports Bars (2014) Limited | Cross Street, Harlow | 110 yd | |
| Cashino | 27 East Gate, Harlow | 128 yd | |
| Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar | Playhouse Square, Harlow | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS Bubble Tee | 26A Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 93 yd | |
| Royalshakes | 25 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 103 yd | |
| Donut Tempt Me | 57 Harvey Centre, Harvey Centre Approach | 113 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs / Papi Taco / Fiesta Mexico / Rebel Rito | 29 East Gate, Harlow | 128 yd | |
| Kebabish Harlow | 6 Terminus Street, Harlow | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 55 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 55 yd | |
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 311 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 90 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 193 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Hare Street Community Primary School And Nursery HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HARE STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL LITTLE GROVE FIELD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 687 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Northbrooks Harberts Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.