Area Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

CM20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM20 postcode area.

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Population

26,169

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,120 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £363,700 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5188
Shoplifting1298
Public order1258
Anti-social behaviour1221
Criminal damage and arson1015

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Catholic Academy

Good214 pupils
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Burnt Mill Academy

Outstanding1108 pupils
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils
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Freshwaters Primary Academy

Good417 pupils
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Little Parndon Primary Academy

Good414 pupils
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Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

Good458 pupils
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Pemberley Academy

Good211 pupils
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Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery

Good443 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Harlow International Hostel & Tea Room
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Travelodge Harlow
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Dusty Miller
  • The Lion
  • The Plume Of Feathers P. H.
  • Cashino
  • Essex Skipper
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Harlow
  • Sevine
  • Body Active Health & Fitness Limited
  • Costa At Tesco
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins
  • + 61 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Next
  • Harlow Express
  • Savers
  • WHSmith
  • Netteswell Pharmacy
  • + 70 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Co-op
  • Farmfoods Ltd
  • + 5 more
fastfood

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