CM17 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Swallows, 0.4km from Old Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Old Harlow ward and the Harlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, up 19.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00111034 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALLOWS, CM17 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOWS, CM17 0AR.
379
43
£ 53,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM17 0AR 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 43, CM17 0AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £378k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 0AR. The average age is 42.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 408,500
2 sales · Mean £ 408,500
Terraced
£ 358,750
6 sales · Mean £ 357,082
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 0AR has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Harlowbury Primary School
Mark Hall Academy
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Newhall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dorringtons0.3 km
- Fine Wines & Spirits0.3 km
- Imran News0.7 km
- M18 Foods0.8 km
- Ramco Harlow Ltd0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Oasis Hotel0.7 km
- Green Man Hotel0.6 km
- Pages Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Harlow Cricket Club0.4 km
- Harlow War Memorial Institute0.1 km
- The Chequers0.3 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa At Tesco0.6 km
- Nel's0.3 km
- Bengal Cottage0.2 km
- Cafe Blue0.2 km
- Coho Restaurant0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bread'z & Spread'z LTD0.3 km
- Chow's Chinese Take Away0.1 km
- Crystal Palace0.3 km
- Desserts To Home/ Loaded Burgers N Kebabs/ Harlow Peri Peri0.9 km
- Garden Grill0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill0.6 km
- Harlow Town2.7 km
- Sawbridgeworth3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Jocelyns0.1 km
- Jocelyns0.1 km
- Victoria Hall0.3 km
- Library0.3 km
- Manor Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM170AR · Data under Open Government Licence