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.
CM17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM17 postcode area.
25,904
41
£ 46,280 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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
Newhall Primary Academy
Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Broomfield Primary School
Church Langley Community Primary School
Chelmer Valley High School
Potter Street Academy
Henry Moore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Man Hotel
- Oasis Hotel
- Pages Guest House
- That Amazing Place
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd
- Nel's
- The Tea & Cake Shop
- BATTS
- Baxterstorey At Pearson Education
- + 16 more
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
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- BP Oil UK Ltd
- Card Factory
- Nisa Local
- Shell Garage
- Chahil
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Horns And Horseshoes
- John Barleycorn Public House
- Miller & Carter
- Rainbow And Dove PH
- The Chequers PH
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op
- Co-op
- Tesco
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