The Hornbeams is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1PH 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 The Hornbeams, Harlow, CM20 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1NX, CM20 1NY, CM20 1PQ, CM20 1PJ, CM20 1NZ, CM20 1PL, CM20 1NU, CM20 1PB, CM20 1PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM20 1PH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 32.7% | 40.6% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 45.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 45.6% | 43.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 25.2% | 22.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 23% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.7% | 79.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 82.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 4.9% | -4.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 81.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hornbeams was 114.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hornbeams has the 19th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 80th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Hornbeams, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-07-13 | £302,851 |
| 109 Hornbeams, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-12-21 | £279,271 |
| 113 The Hornbeams, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2018-07-06 | £280,275 |
| 118 The Hornbeams, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,995 | 2018-05-25 | £121,784 |
| 126 The Hornbeams, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-06-09 | £214,043 |
CM20 1PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,639 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 | 1,475 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,367 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 | 1,388 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 | 2,553 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,949 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 | 543 yd | |
| Wild 'N' Wacky Ltd. | Commercial Unit 5 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 698 yd | |
| Caffe La Vita | Kiosk, Harlow Town Station | 700 yd | |
| Ripped Gym Ltd | 4 Wych Elm, Harlow | 704 yd | |
| Soul2Spice | 24 Wych Elm, Harlow | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow | Hodings Road, Harlow | 446 yd | |
| Harlow Labour Social Club | Colt Hatch, Spring Hills | 686 yd | |
| The Shark Public House | Hobtoe Road, Harlow | 701 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Edinburgh Gate, Burnt Mill | 749 yd | |
| The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) | 2 Aylmer House, Kitson Way | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 4 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 686 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Also T/a Shake-A-Roo | Unit 1 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 698 yd | |
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 744 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 895 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 9 Market House, Stone Cross | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 604 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Rugby Club (Ram Gorse) Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 527 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Harlow) MILL COURT MILL COURT EDINBURGH GATE | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Ash Tree Field Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 786 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 172.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.