CM17 0AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Old Harlow in Harlow. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Old Harlow ward and the Harlow constituency.
The people who live in CM17 0AX are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00111036 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM17 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM17 0AX.
319
40
£ 53,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM17 0AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in CM17 0AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 0AX. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 0AX has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Harlowbury Primary School
Mark Hall Academy
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Newhall Primary Academy
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Dorringtons0.1 km
- Fine Wines & Spirits0.1 km
- Imran News0.8 km
- M18 Foods0.8 km
- Ramco Harlow Ltd0.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Oasis Hotel0.9 km
- Green Man Hotel0.5 km
- Pages Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Harlow Cricket Club0.2 km
- Harlow War Memorial Institute0.0 km
- The Chequers0.2 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa At Tesco0.6 km
- Nel's0.1 km
- Bengal Cottage0.0 km
- Cafe Blue0.0 km
- Harlow Spice Also T/a Harlow Turkish0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bread'z & Spread'z LTD0.2 km
- Chow's Chinese Take Away0.1 km
- Crystal Palace0.1 km
- Desserts To Home/ Loaded Burgers N Kebabs/ Harlow Peri Peri0.9 km
- Garden Grill0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill0.8 km
- Harlow Town2.7 km
- Sawbridgeworth3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Hall0.1 km
- Jocelyns0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Jocelyns0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM170AX · Data under Open Government Licence