Woodleys is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 3EE 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 Woodleys, Harlow, CM20 3EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 3EB, CM20 3HG, CM20 3HL, CM20 3ED, CM20 3EF, CM20 3HN, CM20 3HH, CM20 3EG, CM20 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 3EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 37.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 43.3% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 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 | 42.2% | 47.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 36.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 25% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 14.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.1% | 84.5% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 88.7% | 82.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 11% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 82.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodleys was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodleys has the 14th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 81st lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Woodleys, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-12 | £124,218 |
| 7 Woodleys, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-04-16 | £169,565 |
| 4 Woodleys, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2018-05-15 | £148,177 |
| 7 Woodleys, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-08-26 | £154,916 |
| 9 Woodleys, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2007-04-05 | £155,029 |
CM20 3EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,124 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 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,214 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,828 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 | 1,209 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 | 1,778 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 224 yd | |
| Moot House Community Cafe | Moot House, The Stow | 528 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 538 yd | |
| Harlow Rugby Club | Harlow Rugby Union Football Club, Howard Way | 571 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 12 The Stow, Harlow | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purple Emperor | Burgoyne Hatch, Harlow | 225 yd | |
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 420 yd | |
| Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation | Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House | 527 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 538 yd | |
| Essex Skipper | The Stow, Harlow | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing's Garden | 1 Burgoyne Hatch, Momples Road | 224 yd | |
| New Good Friends | 2 Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 420 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 94 The Stow, Harlow | 538 yd | |
| The Stow Pizza | 109 The Stow, Harlow | 610 yd | |
| Fishnchickn Also T/a Serial Grill | 108 The Stow, Harlow | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Ladyshot Sports Ground Ladyshot | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Cossors Sports & Social Club (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.