Rivermill is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1PB 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 Rivermill, Harlow, CM20 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1PD, CM20 1NU, CM20 1PA, CM20 1NZ, CM20 1NY, CM20 1NS, CM20 1PE, CM20 1NT, CM20 1NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 1PB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 52.3% | 54.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 40.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 43.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 46.6% | 47.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 23.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 22% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 79.7% | 77.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 88.9% | 74.9% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 74.3% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.5% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivermill was 99.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rivermill has the 25th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Parndon and the 97th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2025-11-10 | £304,402 |
| 216 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-05-10 | £238,023 |
| 223 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2023-12-13 | £370,125 |
| 209 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-09-14 | £326,090 |
| 227 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-02-15 | £317,108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon School Park Mead , CM20 1PU | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Infant School Park Mead , CM20 1PU | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary School Park Mead , CM20 1PU | - not rated | 714 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 2out of 4 | 714 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 | 1,199 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Comprehensive School First Avenue , CM20 2NR | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Support Centre, Tany's Dell Tanys Dell , Mowbray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 2,176 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 | 2,198 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community special 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 | 395 yd | |
| Wild 'N' Wacky Ltd. | Commercial Unit 5 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 539 yd | |
| Caffe La Vita | Kiosk, Harlow Town Station | 557 yd | |
| Ripped Gym Ltd | 4 Wych Elm, Harlow | 666 yd | |
| Soul2Spice | 24 Wych Elm, Harlow | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow | Hodings Road, Harlow | 327 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Edinburgh Gate, Burnt Mill | 580 yd | |
| The Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club | Edinburgh Way, Harlow | 709 yd | |
| Dusty Miller | The Dusty Miller, Burnt Mill Lane | 787 yd | |
| The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) | 2 Aylmer House, Kitson Way | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo Also T/a Shake-A-Roo | Unit 1 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 539 yd | |
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 697 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 806 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 9 Market House, Stone Cross | 806 yd | |
| Fancy Fry | 8 Market House, Market Square | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 483 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 850 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,072 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 381 yd |
| Harlow Rugby Club (Ram Gorse) Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Harlow) MILL COURT MILL COURT EDINBURGH GATE | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Ash Tree Field Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 165.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.