Lavender Close is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 3QJ is located in the Netteswell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Close, Harlow, CM20 3QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 3QA, CM20 3QD, CM20 3QB, CM20 3GN, CM20 3QH, CM20 3SA, CM20 3PP, CM20 3LB, CM20 3NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM20 3QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.4% | 49.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 27% | 28.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 48% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 40.4% | 42.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around CM20 3QJ this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 28.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 24.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.4% | 83.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 89.6% | 80.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 79.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Close was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Little Parndon & Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Parndon & Town Centre and the 59th lowest crime rate of 247 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Lavender Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-12-17 | £358,723 |
| 10 Lavender Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2024-10-31 | £316,624 |
| 18 Lavender Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-28 | £170,540 |
| 35 Lavender Close, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2023-02-28 | £397,831 |
| 11 Lavender Close, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-26 | £304,630 |
CM20 3QJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
CM20 3QJ 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfields Primary School Freshwaters , CM20 3QA | - not rated | 72 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | - not rated | 547 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | - not rated | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School First Avenue , CM20 2NP | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Comprehensive School First Avenue , CM20 2NR | - not rated | 573 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Kao Utc Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | - not rated | 712 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Support Centre, Tany's Dell Tanys Dell , Mowbray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Pupil Referral Unit (West Support Centre) Tany's Dell , Mowbhray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 686 yd | |
| Belash | 89 The Stow, Harlow | 725 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 12 The Stow, Harlow | 731 yd | |
| Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe | Kiddz Kingdom Cafe, Harlow Leisurezone | 758 yd | |
| Tales Of India | 30 The Stow, Harlow | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 620 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 12 School Lane, Harlow | 638 yd | |
| Regeneration Centre Charitable Organisation | Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Association, Moot House | 686 yd | |
| JP's Snooker Centre | 96-97 The Stow, Harlow | 725 yd | |
| Essex Skipper | The Stow, Harlow | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Harlow Fish Bar | 5 Fishers Hatch, Harlow | 172 yd | |
| New Good Friends | 2 Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 620 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza & Kebab | 12 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 659 yd | |
| Papadom / Harlow Tandoori | 9 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 659 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 10 Service Industry Bays, The Stow | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow | 662 yd | |
| Asda | The Water Gardens, South Gate | 973 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,026 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow | 1,026 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fifth Avenue, Harlow | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Body Active Gym (Closed) The Stow | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,042 yd |
| Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,063 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 | 78.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.4% |
| 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 | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.