CM20 is a postcode district in East Hertfordshire, East of England, covering 616 active and 552 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CM20 (18%) is characterised by a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (14%). A further 13% of the district is made up of an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM20 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CM20 are around £363k, up 11.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM20 at 536 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CM20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM20 postcode area.
26,169
39
£ 41,120 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CM20 has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Catholic Academy
Burnt Mill Academy
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Little Parndon Primary Academy
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Pemberley Academy
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Harlow International Hostel & Tea Room
- Holiday Inn Express
- Travelodge Harlow
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Dusty Miller
- The Lion
- The Plume Of Feathers P. H.
- Cashino
- Essex Skipper
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Geek Retreat Harlow
- Sevine
- Body Active Health & Fitness Limited
- Costa At Tesco
- BB's Coffee & Muffins
- + 61 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Next
- Harlow Express
- Savers
- WHSmith
- Netteswell Pharmacy
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl
- Aldi
- Asda
- Co-op
- Farmfoods Ltd
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Munchies Pizza
- Chicken Hut Harlow
- CJs Fish And Chips
- Desserts To Home/ Loaded Burgers N Kebabs/ Harlow Peri Peri
- Dial Indian
- + 24 more
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