CM17 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on The Hill, 0.2km from Old Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Old Harlow ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM17 0BJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00111033 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HILL, CM17 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HILL, CM17 0BJ.
308
39
£ 53,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CM17 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BJ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 441,666
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 0BJ has low crime rates — 32 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
Harlowbury Primary School
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Mark Hall Academy
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dorringtons0.4 km
- Fine Wines & Spirits0.4 km
- Imran News0.5 km
- M18 Foods0.9 km
- Ramco Harlow Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Oasis Hotel0.5 km
- Green Man Hotel0.6 km
- Pages Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Harlow Cricket Club0.5 km
- Harlow Mill Restaurant & Premier Inn0.9 km
- Harlow War Memorial Institute0.3 km
- The Chequers0.5 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Body Active Health & Fitness Limited1.0 km
- Costa At Tesco0.7 km
- Nel's0.4 km
- Bengal Cottage0.4 km
- Cafe Blue0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bread'z & Spread'z LTD0.5 km
- Chow's Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Crystal Palace0.4 km
- Garden Grill0.4 km
- Marina Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill0.5 km
- Harlow Town2.8 km
- Sawbridgeworth3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Road0.2 km
- Manor Road0.2 km
- Jocelyns0.2 km
- The Hoo0.3 km
- Jocelyns0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM170BJ · Data under Open Government Licence