Altham Grove is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 2PG 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 Altham Grove, Harlow, CM20 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 2PJ, CM20 2NT, CM20 2PQ, CM20 2PA, CM20 2PH, CM20 2PL, CM20 2PW, CM20 2NU, CM20 2NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 2PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 49% | 54% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 51% | 46% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 2PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 35.3% | 42.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 39.7% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 40.3% | 43.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 39.5% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 19.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 22% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89% | 80.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 89.6% | 83.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 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 | 86.7% | 83.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Altham Grove was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Little Parndon & Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Altham Grove has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Parndon & Town Centre and the 54th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-07-05 | £318,316 |
| 12 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-06-17 | £161,315 |
| 9 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-03-21 | £140,356 |
| 9 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2016-05-11 | £118,284 |
| 12 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2008-08-04 | £150,512 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 730 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 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,276 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 | 224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,327 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 2,441 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 | 1,241 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 | 2,384 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,403 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 | 322 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 12 The Stow, Harlow | 393 yd | |
| Moot House Community Cafe | Moot House, The Stow | 457 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 459 yd | |
| McDonald's | 7 The Oaks Retail Park, Howard Way | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Skipper | The Stow, Harlow | 409 yd | |
| Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation | Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House | 459 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 459 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 12 School Lane, Harlow | 672 yd | |
| The White Admiral Public House | 1 Ward Hatch, Harlow | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasty Tasty Pizza & Kebab | 12 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 306 yd | |
| Papadom / Harlow Tandoori | 9 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 306 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 10 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 306 yd | |
| Gasko's Burgers & Kebabs | 14-15 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 306 yd | |
| Village BBQ | Unit 42 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 246 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | 5 The Oaks Retail Park, Howard Way | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Tany'S Dell Community Primary School TANYS DELL | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 858 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.