CM20 1FN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM20 1FN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harlow. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (234 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 1FN are sourced from Output Area E00182466 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM20 1FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM20 1FN.
332
30
£ 40,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM20 1FN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in CM20 1FN — 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 1FN. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM20 1FN are high at 234 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
Bmat Stem Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Pemberley Academy
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Little Parndon Primary Academy
Burnt Mill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Next0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Now Nutrition0.3 km
- Savers0.1 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.3 km
- The Clock House0.1 km
- The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.3 km
- Willow0.6 km
- Golden Swift Public House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.2 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.2 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Cafe Elite0.3 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros1.0 km
- Fancy Fry0.2 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.1 km
- Subway0.3 km
- TS Bubble Tee0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town1.3 km
- Harlow Mill3.4 km
- Roydon4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CM201FN · Data under Open Government Licence