Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DF.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 44, CM17 0DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CM17 0DF is a safe, established residential area on Walfords Close, 0.6km from Mulberry Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Old Harlow ward and the Harlow constituency.

For families considering a move, CM17 0DF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00111024 (shared with 12 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 CM17 0DF. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 252,714

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

CM17 0DF has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

Good206 pupils0.1 km
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Mark Hall Academy

Requires Improvement743 pupils0.4 km
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Harlowbury Primary School

Good186 pupils0.6 km
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Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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Newhall Primary Academy

Good269 pupils1.2 km
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Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow

Good202 pupils1.3 km
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Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

Good458 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Dorringtons0.1 km
  • Fine Wines & Spirits0.1 km
  • Imran News1.0 km
  • M18 Foods0.8 km
  • Ramco Harlow Ltd0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Harlow Cricket Club0.1 km
  • Harlow War Memorial Institute0.2 km
  • The Chequers0.1 km
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Costa At Tesco0.6 km
  • Nel's0.1 km
  • Bengal Cottage0.1 km
  • Cafe Blue0.1 km
  • LSB Catering Ltd At Synthomer1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bread'z & Spread'z LTD0.1 km
  • Chow's Chinese Take Away0.2 km
  • Crystal Palace0.1 km
  • Desserts To Home/ Loaded Burgers N Kebabs/ Harlow Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Garden Grill0.1 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Green Man Hotel0.6 km
  • Pages Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Mill0.9 km
  • Harlow Town2.6 km
  • Sawbridgeworth4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Victoria Hall0.2 km
  • Jocelyns0.2 km