CM20 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Kitson Way, 0.3km from The High in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM20 1DR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harlow.
Safety: Crime rates are high (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00182490 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KITSON WAY, CM20 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KITSON WAY, CM20 1DR.
459
29
£ 40,400 /yr
57%
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
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in CM20 1DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DR. The average age is 28.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM20 1DR are high at 211 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Bmat Stem Academy
Pemberley Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Little Parndon Primary Academy
Freshwaters 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 Weinman0.6 km
- Next0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Now Nutrition0.2 km
- Savers0.3 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar1.0 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros0.8 km
- Fancy Fry0.1 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.3 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Harlow Labour Social Club0.9 km
- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.3 km
- The Clock House0.3 km
- The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.0 km
- Willow0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.3 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.2 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- Cafe Elite0.1 km
- Costa0.3 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town1.2 km
- Harlow Mill3.6 km
- Roydon3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Garage0.0 km
- Bus Garage0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Wych Elm0.2 km
- Wych Elm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201DR · Data under Open Government Licence