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.
WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DF.
308
44
£ 53,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Mark Hall Academy
Harlowbury Primary School
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Newhall Primary Academy
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.8 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: CM170DF · Data under Open Government Licence