CM17 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Millfield, 0.3km from Old Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Old Harlow ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM17 0BL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00111033 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLFIELD, CM17 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLFIELD, CM17 0BL.
308
39
£ 53,200 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in CM17 0BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 0BL. The average age is 38.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 425,998
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 0BL 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 Hotel0.5 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 Association0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Costa At Tesco0.8 km
- Nel's0.3 km
- Bengal Cottage0.3 km
- Cafe Blue0.3 km
- Coho Restaurant0.8 km
- + 10 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
- St John's Avenue0.2 km
- St John's Avenue0.2 km
- Victoria Hall0.3 km
- Jocelyns0.3 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM170BL · Data under Open Government Licence