CM20 1DU is an active urban area located 0.5km from Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Little Parndon and Hare Street ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM20 1DU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00110948 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM20 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM20 1DU.
284
38
£ 45,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM20 1DU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CM20 1DU has a significant social housing presence — 38% 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 1DU. The average age is 38.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM20 1DU is above average at 137 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
Pemberley Academy
Bmat Stem Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Little Parndon Primary Academy
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Burnt Mill Academy
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.7 km
- Next0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Now Nutrition0.4 km
- Savers0.3 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Harlow International Hostel & Tea Room1.0 km
- Travelodge Harlow0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club1.0 km
- The Greyhound0.8 km
- Harlow Labour Social Club0.9 km
- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.4 km
- The Clock House0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Spurriers House Cafe0.8 km
- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.4 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.4 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Cafe Elite0.1 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar0.9 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros1.0 km
- Fancy Fry0.1 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.3 km
- Pizza GoGo Also T/a Shake-A-Roo0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town1.0 km
- Harlow Mill3.4 km
- Roydon4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Bus Garage0.1 km
- Bus Garage0.2 km
- Sainsburys Store0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201DU · Data under Open Government Licence