Rivermill is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1PE 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 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1PD, CM20 1PP, CM20 1NT, CM20 1NU, CM20 1PB, CM20 1BW, CM20 2HT, CM20 1NY, CM20 1AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM20 1PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 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 1PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 50.1% | 47.6% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 35.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49.3% | 53.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.2% | 14.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.3% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 33.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82% | 78% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 80.5% | 71.2% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 13.9% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 71.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 14.5% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivermill was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rivermill has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 8th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-03-16 | £130,350 |
| 285 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2022-07-22 | £155,541 |
| 291 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-07-16 | £169,081 |
| 298 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,700 | 2017-10-11 | £133,259 |
| 292 Rivermill, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2017-07-11 | £139,168 |
CM20 1PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 188 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 61 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,389 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH | - not rated | 1,289 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 | 2,540 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group PLC | Field House, Station Approach | 260 yd | |
| Wild 'N' Wacky Ltd. | Commercial Unit 5 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 410 yd | |
| Caffe La Vita | Kiosk, Harlow Town Station | 422 yd | |
| Spurriers House Cafe | Park Lane, Harlow | 614 yd | |
| The Moorhen | Burntmill Lane, Harlow | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow | Hodings Road, Harlow | 423 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Edinburgh Gate, Burnt Mill | 459 yd | |
| The Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club | Edinburgh Way, Harlow | 589 yd | |
| Dusty Miller | The Dusty Miller, Burnt Mill Lane | 648 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 12 School Lane, Harlow | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo Also T/a Shake-A-Roo | Unit 1 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 410 yd | |
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 813 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 901 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 9 Market House, Stone Cross | 901 yd | |
| Fancy Fry | 8 Market House, Market Square | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 566 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Harlow) MILL COURT MILL COURT EDINBURGH GATE | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 449 yd |
| Harlow Rugby Club (Ram Gorse) Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 939 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Ash Tree Field Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.