Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

BOWHILL WAY, CM20 1FH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWHILL WAY, CM20 1FH.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CM20 1FH — age 30, 50% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM20 1FH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Bowhill Way, 0.6km 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 1FH has the character of members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1FH are sourced from Output Area E00182432 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM20 1FH. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.0%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 351,250

16 sales · Mean £ 363,781

Semi-Detached

£ 362,500

6 sales · Mean £ 379,491

Flat

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CM20 1FH is moderate at 88 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.

Violence and sexual offences200
Anti-social behaviour59
Other theft52
Public order51
Criminal damage and arson41

school Local Schools

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Pemberley Academy

Good211 pupils0.3 km
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Little Parndon Primary Academy

Good414 pupils0.8 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.8 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.8 km
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Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding456 pupils0.9 km
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Freshwaters Primary Academy

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Burnt Mill Academy

Outstanding1108 pupils1.1 km
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St Alban's Catholic Academy

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Harlow Labour Social Club0.9 km
  • Dusty Miller0.9 km
  • Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • The Clock House0.5 km
  • The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Next0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Now Nutrition0.7 km
  • Savers0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge Harlow0.6 km
  • Harlow International Hostel & Tea Room0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.7 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.7 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Cafe Elite0.4 km
  • Caffe La Vita0.7 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Fancy Fry0.4 km
  • Kebabish Harlow0.5 km
  • Pizza GoGo Also T/a Shake-A-Roo0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • TS Bubble Tee0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town0.7 km
  • Harlow Mill3.2 km
  • Roydon3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsburys Store0.2 km
  • Kingdom Hall0.3 km
  • Sports Centre0.3 km
  • Netteswell Orchard0.3 km
  • The Hornbeams0.3 km