Arkwrights is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 3LZ 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 Arkwrights, Harlow, CM20 3LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 3HF, CM20 3LU, CM20 3LX, CM20 3NA, CM20 3HQ, CM20 3HE, CM20 3NP, CM20 3LT, CM20 3HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM20 3LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 36.1% | 42.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 41.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 3.6% | -10.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 43% | 45.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 21.4% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 19.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 88.1% | 82.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 89.3% | 81.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 81.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arkwrights was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Little Parndon & Town Centre average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Arkwrights, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2022-06-21 | £417,077 |
| 143 Arkwrights, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-30 | £375,722 |
| 138 Arkwrights, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-09-29 | £474,456 |
| 146 Arkwrights, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-07-24 | £348,937 |
| 141 Arkwrights, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-07-27 | £395,384 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Mowbray Road , CM20 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,172 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 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 949 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,767 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 | 936 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 | 1,655 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,137 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moot House Community Cafe | Moot House, The Stow | 473 yd | |
| The Maybury Open Door | Harefield Church, Momples Road | 494 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 502 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 12 The Stow, Harlow | 555 yd | |
| Tales Of India | 30 The Stow, Harlow | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 286 yd | |
| Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation | Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House | 472 yd | |
| The Purple Emperor | Burgoyne Hatch, Harlow | 495 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 502 yd | |
| Essex Skipper | The Stow, Harlow | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Good Friends | 2 Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 286 yd | |
| Wing's Garden | 1 Burgoyne Hatch, Momples Road | 494 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 94 The Stow, Harlow | 502 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza & Kebab | 12 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 575 yd | |
| Papadom / Harlow Tandoori | 9 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Ladyshot Sports Ground Ladyshot | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,069 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.