CM20 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Newstead Way, 0.3km from Burnt Mill in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Little Parndon and Hare Street ward and the Harlow constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM20 1BW has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00170085 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWSTEAD WAY, CM20 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWSTEAD WAY, CM20 1BW.
542
35
£ 45,400 /yr
56%
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
CM20 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM20 1BW. The average age is 35.4. 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
£ 185,000
23 sales · Mean £ 174,227
Terraced
£ 326,000
1 sales · Mean £ 326,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM20 1BW has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pemberley Academy
Little Parndon Primary Academy
Bmat Stem Academy
Burnt Mill Academy
Freshwaters Primary Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
St Alban's Catholic Academy
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Harlow International Hostel & Tea Room0.6 km
- Travelodge Harlow0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club0.5 km
- The Greyhound0.7 km
- Harlow Labour Social Club1.0 km
- Cashino0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Spurriers House Cafe0.5 km
- Tenpin0.9 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Greek Flavours0.8 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- WHSmith0.9 km
- Cards Direct1.0 km
- African Shop Harlow Ltd0.7 km
- Cake Box1.0 km
- Clinton Cards1.0 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chicken Hut Harlow0.8 km
- CJs Fish And Chips0.7 km
- King Du Take Away0.7 km
- Lotus House1.0 km
- Royal Kebabs / Papi Taco / Fiesta Mexico / Rebel Rito0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town0.4 km
- Harlow Mill3.0 km
- Roydon4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Park0.1 km
- Burnt Mill0.2 km
- Burnt Mill0.2 km
- Allende Avenue0.2 km
- Allende Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201BW · Data under Open Government Licence