Great Plumtree is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 2NT 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 Great Plumtree, Harlow, CM20 2NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 2NX, CM20 2NU, CM20 2PG, CM20 2NY, CM20 2PA, CM20 3AN, CM20 2PJ, CM20 3AB, CM20 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM20 2NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM20 2NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.9% | 47.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 32.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 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 | 50.3% | 45.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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 | 23.2% | 17.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25% | 18.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 14.7% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 25.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 82% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 84.6% | 76.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 75.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 12.5% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Plumtree was 274.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.3% higher than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Plumtree has the 6th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 19th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Great Plumtree, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-09-16 | £330,162 |
| 40 Great Plumtree, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2021-12-21 | £363,531 |
| 16 Great Plumtree, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-28 | £366,455 |
| 8 Great Plumtree, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-12-04 | £339,506 |
| 3 Great Plumtree, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2019-10-25 | £380,318 |
CM20 2NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,353 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,275 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 | 2,361 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tales Of India | 30 The Stow, Harlow | 195 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 12 The Stow, Harlow | 273 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 340 yd | |
| Moot House Community Cafe | Moot House, The Stow | 346 yd | |
| McDonald's | 7 The Oaks Retail Park, Howard Way | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Skipper | The Stow, Harlow | 282 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 340 yd | |
| Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation | Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House | 347 yd | |
| The White Admiral Public House | 1 Ward Hatch, Harlow | 610 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 12 School Lane, Harlow | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village BBQ | Unit 42 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 195 yd | |
| Dial Indian | 42A Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 195 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza & Kebab | 12 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 209 yd | |
| Papadom / Harlow Tandoori | 9 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 209 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 10 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 162 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | 5 The Oaks Retail Park, Howard Way | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Tany'S Dell Community Primary School TANYS DELL | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Ladyshot Sports Ground Ladyshot | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 182.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.