CM17 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Walfords Close, 0.6km from Mulberry Green 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00111024 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DG.
308
44
£ 53,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM17 0DG's 71% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 0DG. The average age is 43.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 0DG has low crime rates — 39 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
Mark Hall Academy
Harlowbury Primary School
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Newhall Primary Academy
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Dorringtons0.1 km
- Fine Wines & Spirits0.1 km
- Imran News1.0 km
- M18 Foods0.8 km
- Ramco Harlow Ltd0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Harlow Cricket Club0.1 km
- Harlow War Memorial Institute0.2 km
- The Chequers0.1 km
- The Crown0.2 km
- Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa At Tesco0.7 km
- Nel's0.1 km
- Bengal Cottage0.1 km
- Cafe Blue0.1 km
- Raj Lodge0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bread'z & Spread'z LTD0.1 km
- Chow's Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Crystal Palace0.1 km
- Desserts To Home/ Loaded Burgers N Kebabs/ Harlow Peri Peri0.9 km
- Garden Grill0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Green Man Hotel0.5 km
- Pages Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill0.9 km
- Harlow Town2.7 km
- Sawbridgeworth4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Victoria Hall0.2 km
- Jocelyns0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM170DG · Data under Open Government Licence