Elizabeth Way is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 2JQ 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 Elizabeth Way, Harlow, CM20 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 2GU, CM20 1RU, CM20 1PJ, CM20 1RT, CM20 2PR, CM20 1PL, CM20 2HS, CM20 2NW, CM20 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM20 2JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.6% | 37.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 50.4% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 57.4% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around CM20 2JQ this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 7.9% | -15.5% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 46.1% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 81.3% | 70.2% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 85.8% | 73% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 10.1% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 85.5% | 72.7% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 14.8% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elizabeth Way was 213.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.4% higher than the Great Parndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elizabeth Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Great Parndon and the 35th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plots 83 - 88 Elizabeth Way, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £914,117 | 2021-11-11 | £925,774 |
| Plots 92-93 Elizabeth Way, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £914,117 | 2021-11-11 | £925,774 |
| Plots 107 - 111 Elizabeth Way, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,004,248 | 2021-11-11 | £1,017,055 |
| Plots 83 - 88 Elizabeth Way, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £50,868 | 2020-01-28 | £52,807 |
| Plots 92-93 Elizabeth Way, Harlow, Essex Other, an established residential building | £26,228 | 2020-01-28 | £27,228 |
CM20 2JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 201 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,863 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 | 1,679 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,482 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 | 1,596 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 | 2,721 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 5,160 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 | 708 yd | |
| Caffe La Vita | Kiosk, Harlow Town Station | 853 yd | |
| Ripped Gym Ltd | 4 Wych Elm, Harlow | 855 yd | |
| Wild 'N' Wacky Ltd. | Commercial Unit 5 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 866 yd | |
| Costa | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Labour Social Club | Colt Hatch, Spring Hills | 584 yd | |
| The Shark Public House | Hobtoe Road, Harlow | 632 yd | |
| Willow | Hodings Road, Harlow | 656 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Edinburgh Gate, Burnt Mill | 927 yd | |
| The Lion | Eastwick Hall Lane, Eastwick | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 4 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 584 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Also T/a Shake-A-Roo | Unit 1 Mill Court, Edinburgh Gate | 866 yd | |
| CJs Fish And Chips | 16 Wych Elm, Harlow | 899 yd | |
| King Du Take Away | 10 Market House, Stone Cross | 1,074 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 9 Market House, Stone Cross | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow | 584 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Rugby Club (Ram Gorse) Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 4 yd |
| Ash Tree Field Elizabeth Way | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Little Parndon Primary School PARK MEAD | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 745 yd |
| Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Harlow) MILL COURT MILL COURT EDINBURGH GATE | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.