The Chantry is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 2LZ is located in the Mark Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chantry, Harlow, CM20 2LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 2NA, CM20 2LY, CM20 2LT, CM20 2LX, CM20 2LR, CM20 2LS, CM20 2LN, CM20 2LL, CM20 3BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM20 2LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 36% | 37.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 39.7% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 45.3% | 41.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.6% | 16.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 23.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.9% | 87.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 93.8% | 84.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 83.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chantry was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chantry has the 28th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 114th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 The Chantry, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-01-08 | £472,292 |
| 57 The Chantry, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-03-28 | £354,551 |
| 71 The Chantry, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2023-09-05 | £362,037 |
| 63 The Chantry, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-30 | £359,120 |
| 83 The Chantry, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2021-06-11 | £391,556 |
CM20 2LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tany's Dell Community Primary School Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | - not rated | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spinney Infant School Cook's Spinney , CM20 3BW | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary School and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | - not rated | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Comprehensive School First Avenue , CM20 2NR | - not rated | 836 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Specialist Sport College First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 957 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Support Centre, Tany's Dell Tanys Dell , Mowbray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 192 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Pupil Referral Unit (West Support Centre) Tany's Dell , Mowbhray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 238 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tales Of India | 30 The Stow, Harlow | 451 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 12 The Stow, Harlow | 487 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 516 yd | |
| Moot House Community Cafe | Moot House, The Stow | 553 yd | |
| LSB Catering Ltd At Synthomer | Central Road, Templefields | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Admiral Public House | 1 Ward Hatch, Harlow | 175 yd | |
| Harlow Rugby Union Football Club (Bar) | Howard Way, Harlow | 417 yd | |
| Essex Skipper | The Stow, Harlow | 450 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 516 yd | |
| Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation | Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Well Chinese Food Take Away | 5 Ward Hatch, Mowbray Road | 175 yd | |
| The Stow Pizza | 109 The Stow, Harlow | 450 yd | |
| Fishnchickn Also T/a Serial Grill | 108 The Stow, Harlow | 450 yd | |
| Village BBQ | Unit 42 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 451 yd | |
| Dial Indian | 42A Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 559 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | 5 The Oaks Retail Park, Howard Way | 740 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1 St James Centre, East Road | 865 yd | |
| Tesco | East Road, Harlow | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tany'S Dell Community Primary School TANYS DELL | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Ladyshot Sports Ground Ladyshot | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Mark Hall Sports Centre MARK HALL SPORT CENTRE MARK HALL SPORT CENTRE LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Cossors Sports & Social Club (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 185.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.