CM20 1FG is an up-and-coming urban area on Kitson Way, 0.2km from The High in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM20 1FG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (263 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £141k, 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 1FG are sourced from Output Area E00182490 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KITSON WAY, CM20 1FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KITSON WAY, CM20 1FG.
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
With 43% social renting, CM20 1FG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1FG. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 141,050
2 sales · Mean £ 141,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM20 1FG are high at 263 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
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
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Next0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Now Nutrition0.2 km
- Savers0.3 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.2 km
- The Clock House0.3 km
- The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.2 km
- Willow0.6 km
- Golden Swift Public House0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.3 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.2 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- Cafe Elite0.2 km
- Costa0.3 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros0.6 km
- Fancy Fry0.3 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.3 km
- Subway0.1 km
- TS Bubble Tee0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town1.3 km
- Harlow Mill3.7 km
- Roydon3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Haydens Road0.1 km
- Bus Garage0.2 km
- Asda Store0.2 km
- Bus Garage0.2 km
- Wych Elm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201FG · Data under Open Government Licence