Area Analysis Harlow, East of England

CM17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM17 postcode area.

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Population

25,904

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,280 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CM17 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £386k. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.

home £386,211 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM17 is a postcode district in Harlow, East of England, covering 506 active and 125 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CM17 (25%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (17%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM17 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CM17 are around £386k, down 5.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM17 at 225 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 41 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 CM17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2146
Vehicle crime647
Other theft530
Anti-social behaviour511
Public order440

school Local Schools

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Newhall Primary Academy

Good269 pupils
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Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good85 pupils
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Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow

Good202 pupils
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Broomfield Primary School

Good361 pupils
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Church Langley Community Primary School

Good496 pupils
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Chelmer Valley High School

Good1171 pupils
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Potter Street Academy

Good238 pupils
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Henry Moore Primary School

Good550 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Green Man Hotel
  • Oasis Hotel
  • Pages Guest House
  • That Amazing Place
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd
  • Nel's
  • The Tea & Cake Shop
  • BATTS
  • Baxterstorey At Pearson Education
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bread'z & Spread'z LTD
  • Chow's Chinese Take Away
  • Crystal Palace
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • BP Oil UK Ltd
  • Card Factory
  • Nisa Local
  • Shell Garage
  • Chahil
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Horns And Horseshoes
  • John Barleycorn Public House
  • Miller & Carter
  • Rainbow And Dove PH
  • The Chequers PH
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • Tesco