Whitewaits is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 3LN is located in the Netteswell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitewaits, Harlow, CM20 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 3PE, CM20 3LW, CM20 3LL, CM20 3PG, CM20 3LP, CM20 3LJ, CM20 3NE, CM20 3PQ, CM20 3PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM20 3LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 41% | 37.5% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 41.7% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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% | 34.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 45.5% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 11.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 17.7% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 16.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 24.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 9% | 4.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 86.5% | 75% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 85.4% | 76.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 76.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13.6% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 2.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitewaits was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% lower than the Little Parndon & Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitewaits has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Parndon & Town Centre and the 90th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Whitewaits, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £296,500 | 2024-04-22 | £290,882 |
| 53 Whitewaits, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-02-24 | £332,189 |
| 45 Whitewaits, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-01 | £305,018 |
| 54 Whitewaits, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2017-07-17 | £328,773 |
| 46 Whitewaits, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-08-18 | £292,714 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 531 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 2,072 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 | 531 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 | 1,367 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe | Kiddz Kingdom Cafe, Harlow Leisurezone | 710 yd | |
| Moot House Community Cafe | Moot House, The Stow | 782 yd | |
| Harlow Rugby Club | Harlow Rugby Union Football Club, Howard Way | 785 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 820 yd | |
| Mui & Koko Restaurant | Holiday Inn Express, Crown Gate | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 360 yd | |
| Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation | Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House | 781 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 820 yd | |
| Essex Skipper | The Stow, Harlow | 885 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Terminus House, Terminus Street | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Harlow Fish Bar | 5 Fishers Hatch, Harlow | 255 yd | |
| New Good Friends | 2 Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 360 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza & Kebab | 12 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 816 yd | |
| Papadom / Harlow Tandoori | 9 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 816 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 10 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 841 yd | |
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 939 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,077 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 157.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.