Altham Grove, Harlow, CM20 2PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM20 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	51.7%	2.4%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50.7%	48.3%	-2.4%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CM20 2PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.2%	25.6%	-12.6%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	43.5%	55.1%	11.6%	44.2%	10.9%
Separated	3.8%	0.9%	-2.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.9%	8.4%	-0.5%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	5.6%	10.1%	4.5%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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	49%	43.7%	-5.3%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	31.6%	31%	-0.6%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	14.7%	16.9%	2.2%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	3.8%	5%	1.2%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	3.4%	2.5%	1.2%	2.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.8%	22.1%	0.3%	18.2%	3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.5%	11.1%	-7.4%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	16.8%	-1.9%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	4%	-0.8%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	15.5%	5.1%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	27.9%	7.6%	33.8%	-5.9%
Other	5.6%	2.7%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	3%	0%	-3.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	4.7%	1.9%	-2.8%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
White	86.8%	93.1%	6.3%	81.4%	11.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.2%	1.5%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.4% 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	86.6%	85.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	2.2%
European Union	4.1%	10.8%	6.7%	6.1%	4.7%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.6%	2.7%	-0.9%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	0.4%	-4.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.9%	84.1%	-1.8%	83.2%	0.9%
10+ Years	2.8%	6.8%	4.0%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	3.4%	2.7%	-0.7%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	4.3%	3.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	2.7%	-0.9%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.2%	76.7%	-3.5%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	5.7%	0.9%	4.8%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Altham Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Altham Grove was 114.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Little Parndon & Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Altham Grove has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Parndon & Town Centre and the 81st highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CM20 2PL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Altham Grove are based on 188 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harlow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Altham Grove, Harlow, CM20 2PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM20 2PL

Average Price
£265,218

Semi-Detached
£239,065

Terraced
£292,719

Detached
£328,411

Flats/Maisonettes
£172,505

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Altham Grove

Average Price
£297,084

Semi-Detached
£303,837

Terraced
£314,632

Detached
£387,290

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,833

Other
£341,815

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Altham GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
118 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-09-20	£248,533
125 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£136,000	2024-03-28	£137,151
128 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£365,000	2021-10-29	£378,398
120 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£241,500	2021-04-19	£269,878
129 Altham Grove, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£236,250	2020-03-27	£268,191

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM20 2PL

Employment

CM20 2PL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Human health and social work activities	36
Education	25
Manufacturing	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Accommodation and food service activities	18
Administrative and support service activities	15
Construction	14
Transport and storage	13
Other	12
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP	3out of 4	290 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA	3out of 4	751 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS	3out of 4	922 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB	3out of 4	1,193 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR	4out of 4	232 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ	2out of 4	1,233 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA	3out of 4	1,731 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR	- not rated	1,828 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	- not rated	2,387 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH	- not rated	1,138 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	3out of 4	2,350 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ	- not rated	3,375 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ	- not rated	3,408 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonald's	7 The Oaks Retail Park, Howard Way	463 yd
Tales Of India	30 The Stow, Harlow	491 yd
Cafe Delight	12 The Stow, Harlow	550 yd
Moot House Community Cafe	Moot House, The Stow	598 yd
Belash	89 The Stow, Harlow	610 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Greyhound	12 School Lane, Harlow	482 yd
Essex Skipper	The Stow, Harlow	574 yd
Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation	Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House	599 yd
JP's Snooker Centre	96-97 The Stow, Harlow	610 yd
The Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club	Edinburgh Way, Harlow	820 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hasty Tasty Pizza & Kebab	12 Service Industry Bays, The Stow	443 yd
Papadom / Harlow Tandoori	9 Service Industry Bays, The Stow	443 yd
Farmhouse Pizza	10 Service Industry Bays, The Stow	443 yd
Gasko's Burgers & Kebabs	14-15 Service Industry Bays, The Stow	443 yd
Village BBQ	Unit 42 Service Industry Bays, The Stow	491 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	First Avenue, Harlow		383 yd
The Food Warehouse	5 The Oaks Retail Park, Howard Way		440 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	135 yd
Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow	health and fitness suite	508 yd
Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	703 yd
The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes	grass pitches	820 yd
Tany'S Dell Community Primary School TANYS DELL	grass pitches	895 yd
Anytime Fitness (Harlow) MILL COURT MILL COURT EDINBURGH GATE	health and fitness suite	993 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	146.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM20 2PL