Ram Gorse is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1QA 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 Ram Gorse, Harlow, CM20 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1SY, CM20 1QB, CM20 1PY, CM20 1SZ, CM20 1PZ, CM20 1RR, CM20 1TA, CM20 1SU, CM20 1PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 1QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.7% | 54.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 27.1% | 34.8% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 47.6% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 39.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 39% | 42.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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 | 26.3% | 24.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 24.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 75.3% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 90.8% | 79.8% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 80.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ram Gorse was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ram Gorse has the 14th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 64th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-15 | £262,065 |
| 127 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-06 | £291,858 |
| 112 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £191,626 | 2023-05-12 | £189,995 |
| 126 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-11-04 | £314,790 |
| 130 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-06-08 | £340,976 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,051 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 | 1,730 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,210 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 | 1,673 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 | 2,599 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road | 665 yd | |
| Ripped Gym Ltd | 4 Wych Elm, Harlow | 817 yd | |
| Soul2Spice | 24 Wych Elm, Harlow | 855 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 2 The Rows, Harlow | 1,043 yd | |
| Cafe Elite | 5 The Rows, The High | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Labour Social Club | Colt Hatch, Spring Hills | 95 yd | |
| The Shark Public House | Hobtoe Road, Harlow | 182 yd | |
| Harlow Town Cricket Club | The Frank Pavesi Pavilion, Ash Tree Field | 710 yd | |
| Canons Brook Golf Club House | Elizabeth Way, Harlow | 710 yd | |
| Willow | Hodings Road, Harlow | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 4 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 95 yd | |
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 864 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 1,082 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 9 Market House, Stone Cross | 1,082 yd | |
| Fancy Fry | 8 Market House, Market Square | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 95 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Ash Tree Field Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Harlow Rugby Club (Ram Gorse) Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Canons Brook Golf Club ELIZABETH WAY | golf | 918 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 951 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.