Ram Gorse is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 1QB 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 1QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 1SY, CM20 1QA, CM20 1SZ, CM20 1QD, CM20 1PY, CM20 1PZ, CM20 1RR, CM20 1SU, CM20 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 1QB, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2025-03-19 | £375,221 |
| 149 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-07-19 | £361,509 |
| 150 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-06-14 | £352,268 |
| 155 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-26 | £309,032 |
| 153 Ram Gorse, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-16 | £292,775 |
| 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 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,120 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 | 1,810 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,290 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 | 1,751 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 | 2,685 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,830 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 | 750 yd | |
| Ripped Gym Ltd | 4 Wych Elm, Harlow | 897 yd | |
| Soul2Spice | 24 Wych Elm, Harlow | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Labour Social Club | Colt Hatch, Spring Hills | 154 yd | |
| The Shark Public House | Hobtoe Road, Harlow | 257 yd | |
| Harlow Town Cricket Club | The Frank Pavesi Pavilion, Ash Tree Field | 686 yd | |
| Canons Brook Golf Club House | Elizabeth Way, Harlow | 686 yd | |
| Willow | Hodings Road, Harlow | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 4 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 154 yd | |
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 154 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Tree Field Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Harlow Rugby Club (Ram Gorse) Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Canons Brook Golf Club ELIZABETH WAY | golf | 879 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,012 yd |
| The Harlow Arena Elizabeth Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.