Is CM17 0BB a safe place to live?

Yes, CM17 0BB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 36 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CM17 0BB?

The average property price in CM17 0BB is currently around £411k.

What is the population of CM17 0BB?

The population for the CM17 0BB area is approximately 350 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

ST JOHNS AVENUE, CM17 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS AVENUE, CM17 0BB.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10

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8/10

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5/10

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9/10

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4/10

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7/10

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8/10

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6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

CM17 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £411k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM17 0BB is a safe, established residential area on St Johns Avenue, 0.4km from Old Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Old Harlow ward and the Harlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00111037 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 0BB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean1.7%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

3 sales · Mean £ 542,000

Semi-Detached

£ 392,000

1 sales · Mean £ 392,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM17 0BB has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences42

Vehicle crime24

Anti-social behaviour13

Criminal damage and arson12

Burglary11

school Local Schools

Harlowbury Primary School

Good186 pupils0.3 km

Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km

Mark Hall Academy

Requires Improvement743 pupils0.8 km

Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow

Good202 pupils1.1 km

Newhall Primary Academy

Good269 pupils1.4 km

Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery

Good443 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby

Dorringtons0.3 km
Fine Wines & Spirits0.3 km
Imran News0.7 km
Ramco Harlow Ltd0.3 km
Sue Ryder0.3 km
+ 1 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

Oasis Hotel0.8 km
Green Man Hotel0.4 km
Pages Guest House0.6 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby

Harlow Cricket Club0.4 km
Harlow War Memorial Institute0.3 km
The Chequers0.5 km
The Crown0.6 km
Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association0.1 km
+ 2 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby

Costa At Tesco0.9 km
Nel's0.3 km
Bengal Cottage0.3 km
Cafe Blue0.3 km
Coho Restaurant0.9 km
+ 9 more

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Co-op0.3 km
Tesco0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby

Bread'z & Spread'z LTD0.4 km
Chow's Chinese Take Away0.2 km
Crystal Palace0.3 km
Garden Grill0.3 km
Marina Fish Bar0.2 km
+ 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harlow Mill0.7 km
Harlow Town3.0 km
Sawbridgeworth3.6 km

Bus Stops

St John's Avenue0.2 km
St John's Avenue0.2 km
Victoria Hall0.2 km
The Green Man0.2 km
The Green Man0.3 km