Cooks Spinney is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 3BN 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 Cooks Spinney, Harlow, CM20 3BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 3BW, CM20 3BJ, CM20 3BL, CM20 3DD, CM20 3DG, CM20 3EW, CM20 3BH, CM20 3DB, CM20 3EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM20 3BN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 3BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 42.1% | 48.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 35.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 42.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 39.9% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 20.8% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 17.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 15.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.1% | 86.7% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 81.4% | 73.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 18.7% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 74.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cooks Spinney was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cooks Spinney has the 6th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 40th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-11-08 | £328,773 |
| 116 Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2024-01-12 | £296,634 |
| 87 Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-03-31 | £347,477 |
| 82 Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-12-21 | £321,379 |
| 94 Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-08-23 | £354,774 |
CM20 3BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Langley Community Primary School Church Langley Way , Church Langley CM17 9TH | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 2,165 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 | 1,525 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 | 2,250 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maybury Open Door | Harefield Church, Momples Road | 355 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 395 yd | |
| Moot House Community Cafe | Moot House, The Stow | 422 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 12 The Stow, Harlow | 442 yd | |
| Tales Of India | 30 The Stow, Harlow | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purple Emperor | Burgoyne Hatch, Harlow | 356 yd | |
| The Small Copper Pub | Small Copper, Churchfield | 371 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 395 yd | |
| Harlow Rugby Union Football Club (Bar) | Howard Way, Harlow | 399 yd | |
| Essex Skipper | The Stow, Harlow | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing's Garden | 1 Burgoyne Hatch, Momples Road | 355 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 94 The Stow, Harlow | 395 yd | |
| The Stow Pizza | 109 The Stow, Harlow | 413 yd | |
| Fishnchickn Also T/a Serial Grill | 108 The Stow, Harlow | 413 yd | |
| Village BBQ | Unit 42 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 611 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit A, North Square | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladyshot Sports Ground Ladyshot | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Cossors Sports & Social Club (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Tany'S Dell Community Primary School TANYS DELL | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| United Glass Sports And Social Club London Road | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Maypole Sports And Social Club (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 930 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 | 971 yd |
| Bnr Europe Ltd Sports Club (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.