The Hides, Harlow, CM20 3QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM20 3QW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	45%	48.5%	3.5%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	55%	51.5%	-3.5%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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 3QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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	53.5%	53.1%	-0.4%	37.9%	15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	23.3%	26.5%	3.2%	44.2%	-17.7%
Separated	5.7%	3.7%	-2.0%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	14.5%	13.6%	-0.9%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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	45.6%	43.6%	-2.0%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	34.4%	35.9%	1.5%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	16.7%	16.9%	0.2%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	3.3%	3.6%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.1%	18.5%	3.4%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22%	13.6%	-8.4%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	11.1%	-7.8%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	6.2%	3.1%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	13%	2.9%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	26.4%	34.6%	8.2%	33.8%	0.8%
Other	4.4%	3.1%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	5%	8.2%	3.2%	3.1%	5.1%
Other Asian	6.7%	3.1%	-3.6%	1.6%	1.5%
Black African	5.6%	3.6%	-2.0%	2.5%	1.1%
Black Caribbean	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	5.6%	5.6%	0.8%	4.8%
White	72.8%	75.9%	3.1%	81.4%	-5.5%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	65.8%	-12.5%	83.2%	-17.4%
European Union	1.1%	13.8%	12.7%	6.1%	7.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	5.6%	6.1%	0.5%	2.7%	3.4%
Middle East and Asia	12.2%	9.2%	-3.0%	5.6%	3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.8%	2%	-0.8%	1.3%	0.7%
British Overseas	0%	1%	1.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	77.2%	66.2%	-11.0%	83.2%	-17.0%
10+ Years	4.4%	10.3%	5.9%	9.8%	0.5%
5-10 Years	4.4%	8.2%	3.8%	2.9%	5.3%
2-5 Years	7.2%	8.2%	1.0%	2.2%	6.0%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	7.2%	0.5%	1.9%	5.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.4%	76.7%	-19.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	4.6%	1.3%	3.3%
Romania	6.7%	0.9%	5.8%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
Southern Asia	6.2%	1.2%	5.0%
South-East Asia	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	43.1%	46.2%	-3.1%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Hindu	4.1%	1.7%	2.4%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Not answered	9.7%	6.0%	3.7%

Safety

Is The Hides Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hides was 130.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Little Parndon & Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Hides has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Parndon & Town Centre and the 68th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Harlow .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CM20 3QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Hides are based on 277 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harlow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Hides, Harlow, CM20 3QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM20 3QW

Average Price
£174,812

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£230,084

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£168,671

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Hides

Average Price
£273,951

Semi-Detached
£345,934

Terraced
£329,686

Detached
£153,883

Flats/Maisonettes
£142,861

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The HidesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
87 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-01-06	£118,847
81 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£208,000	2024-11-20	£202,119
83 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-09-27	£166,063
84 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£154,000	2024-07-01	£153,339
78 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-01-09	£212,288

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM20 3QW

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	16
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	13
Other	9
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Construction	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Education	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB	- not rated	468 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB	- not rated	468 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broadfields Primary School Freshwaters , CM20 3QA	- not rated	650 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA	3out of 4	650 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW	3out of 4	730 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir Charles Kao Utc Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ	- not rated	419 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ	3out of 4	420 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR	3out of 4	992 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burnt Mill Comprehensive School First Avenue , CM20 2NR	- not rated	992 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA	- not rated	1,112 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH	- not rated	317 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	- not rated	1,618 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	- not rated	1,676 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	- not rated	1,676 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Childrens Support Centre, Tany's Dell Tanys Dell , Mowbray Road CM20 2LS	- not rated	1,885 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	1,922 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iroko Kitchen	23 - 24 Post Office Walk, Harlow	193 yd
Creams Harlow / Cafe Harlow Ltd	9 Adams House, East Gate	193 yd
The Sandwich Bar	8 Adams House, The High	217 yd
Pizza Hut	7 Adams House, East Gate	217 yd
Tasty Grill Express / Bonito Grill	3 Adams House, East Gate	217 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Clock House	11-15 Adams House, Eastgate	217 yd
Mecca Bingo Club	Terminus House, Terminus Street	282 yd
Cashino	27 East Gate, Harlow	353 yd
The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)	2 Aylmer House, Kitson Way	417 yd
Q Bar	Upper Floors, Hawthorne House	452 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kebabish Harlow	6 Terminus Street, Harlow	278 yd
Chicken Hut / Milano Pizza	8 Terminus Street, Harlow	278 yd
King Du Take Away	10 Market House, Stone Cross	305 yd
The Kebabery	9 Market House, Stone Cross	305 yd
Fancy Fry	8 Market House, Market Square	305 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Fifth Avenue, Harlow	352 yd
Iceland	22 Harvey Centre, Harlow	477 yd
Tesco Express	1-6 Harvey Centre, Harlow	477 yd
Asda	The Water Gardens, South Gate	638 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fit4Less (Harlow) (Closed) 32c 32c Terminus Street	health and fitness suite	344 yd
Harlow Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) First Avenue	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	399 yd
Harlow Sport Centre (Closed) Hammarskjold Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	424 yd
The Dashes Playing Field (Closed) The Dashes	grass pitches	477 yd
Ripped Gym (Harlow) WYCH ELM	health and fitness suite	500 yd
Xercise4Less (Harlow) 26B 26B HARVEY CENTRE	health and fitness suite	521 yd
Pure Gym (Harlow) College Square	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	590 yd
Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool	618 yd
Anytime Fitness (Harlow) MILL COURT MILL COURT EDINBURGH GATE	health and fitness suite	962 yd
Burnt Mill Academy FIRST AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	965 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM20 3QW