CM17 0BA is a safe, established residential area on St Johns Avenue, 0.3km from Old Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Old Harlow ward and the Harlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £541k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00111037 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS AVENUE, CM17 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS AVENUE, CM17 0BA.
350
43
£ 53,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM17 0BA's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £541k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 0BA. The average age is 43.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 657,500
2 sales · Mean £ 657,500
Semi-Detached
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 453,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 0BA has low crime rates — 38 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
Harlowbury Primary School
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Mark Hall Academy
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Newhall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dorringtons0.3 km
- Fine Wines & Spirits0.3 km
- Imran News0.6 km
- M18 Foods1.0 km
- Ramco Harlow Ltd0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Oasis Hotel0.7 km
- Green Man Hotel0.4 km
- Pages Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Harlow Cricket Club0.4 km
- Harlow War Memorial Institute0.2 km
- The Chequers0.4 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa At Tesco0.8 km
- Nel's0.3 km
- Bengal Cottage0.3 km
- Cafe Blue0.3 km
- Coho Restaurant0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bread'z & Spread'z LTD0.4 km
- Chow's Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Crystal Palace0.3 km
- Garden Grill0.3 km
- Marina Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill0.7 km
- Harlow Town2.9 km
- Sawbridgeworth3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Hall0.2 km
- St John's Avenue0.2 km
- St John's Avenue0.2 km
- Jocelyns0.3 km
- Jocelyns0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM170BA · Data under Open Government Licence