Long Ley is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 3NN 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 Long Ley, Harlow, CM20 3NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 3NW, CM20 3NP, CM20 3NL, CM20 3NG, CM20 3NJ, CM20 3HP, CM20 3HJ, CM20 3NH, CM20 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM20 3NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 58.8% | 55.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 41.2% | 44.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 3NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 30.2% | 42.9% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 34.1% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 6.6% | -8.5% | 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 | 40.2% | 46.1% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 22.9% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 16.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 89.9% | 86.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 91.5% | 83.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 83.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Ley was 109.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Little Parndon & Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Ley has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Parndon & Town Centre and the 84th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Long Ley, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-19 | £342,944 |
| 107 Long Ley, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-21 | £282,995 |
| 105 Long Ley, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-06-07 | £312,009 |
| 108 Long Ley, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-12-19 | £283,908 |
| 129 Long Ley, Harlow, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-02-01 | £297,378 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Cooks Spinney , CM20 3BW | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NP | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 967 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,687 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 | 990 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 | 1,425 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Rugby Club | Harlow Rugby Union Football Club, Howard Way | 359 yd | |
| The Maybury Open Door | Harefield Church, Momples Road | 554 yd | |
| Moot House Community Cafe | Moot House, The Stow | 766 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 790 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 12 The Stow, Harlow | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 111 yd | |
| The Purple Emperor | Burgoyne Hatch, Harlow | 554 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 735 yd | |
| Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation | Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House | 764 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Good Friends | 2 Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 111 yd | |
| Wing's Garden | 1 Burgoyne Hatch, Momples Road | 554 yd | |
| New Harlow Fish Bar | 5 Fishers Hatch, Harlow | 720 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 94 The Stow, Harlow | 790 yd | |
| The Stow Pizza | 109 The Stow, Harlow | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Ladyshot Sports Ground Ladyshot | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.