CM20 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area on Post Office Walk, 0.3km from Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM20 1BB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harlow.
Safety: Crime rates are high (217 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00182403 (shared with 618 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POST OFFICE WALK, CM20 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE WALK, CM20 1BB.
110
30
£ 40,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM20 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM20 1BB has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM20 1BB. The average age is 30.1. 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
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Terraced
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM20 1BB are high at 217 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bmat Stem Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Pemberley Academy
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Little Parndon Primary Academy
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Burnt Mill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.5 km
- Next0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Now Nutrition0.3 km
- Savers0.2 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Harlow International Hostel & Tea Room1.0 km
- Travelodge Harlow1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Greyhound0.8 km
- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.4 km
- The Clock House0.0 km
- The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.2 km
- Toby Carvery1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Spurriers House Cafe0.9 km
- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.3 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.3 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Cafe Elite0.1 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar0.7 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros1.0 km
- Fancy Fry0.1 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.1 km
- Pizza GoGo Also T/a Shake-A-Roo1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town1.1 km
- Harlow Mill3.3 km
- Roydon4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201BB · Data under Open Government Licence