The Hides is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM20 3QW 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 The Hides, Harlow, CM20 3QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM20 3QN, CM20 2QW, CM20 3QP, CM20 3QR, CM20 2QN, CM20 3QL, CM20 3QS, CM20 3QT, CM20 2PX.
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hides was 168.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Little Parndon & Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hides has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Parndon & Town Centre and the 48th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-11-20 | £207,131 |
| 83 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-09-27 | £170,537 |
| 84 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2024-07-01 | £157,809 |
| 78 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-01-09 | £218,007 |
| 83 The Hides, Harlow, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-11-10 | £145,458 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy Park Mead , CM20 1PU | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Little Grove Field , CM19 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 534 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,689 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 | 441 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 | 1,703 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| 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 |
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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| 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.