Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

GILDEN CLOSE, CM17 0JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILDEN CLOSE, CM17 0JH.

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Population

209

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM17 0JH is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 0JH is a safe, established residential area on Gilden Close, 0.2km from Mulberry Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Old Harlow ward and the Harlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM17 0JH are sourced from Output Area E00182505 (shared with 10 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 0JH. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

CM17 0JH has low crime rates — 28 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 offences29
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Harlowbury Primary School

Good186 pupils0.3 km
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Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Mark Hall Academy

Requires Improvement743 pupils1.1 km
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Newhall Primary Academy

Good269 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Dorringtons0.8 km
  • Fine Wines & Spirits0.8 km
  • Ramco Harlow Ltd0.8 km
  • Sue Ryder0.8 km
  • Churchgate Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Harlow Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Harlow War Memorial Institute0.8 km
  • The Chequers0.9 km
  • Victoria Hall Performing Arts Association0.6 km
  • Harlow Bowling Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Nel's0.8 km
  • Bengal Cottage0.8 km
  • Cafe Blue0.8 km
  • Raj Lodge0.8 km
  • Sugar Palm / Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bread'z & Spread'z LTD0.9 km
  • Chow's Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Crystal Palace0.8 km
  • Garden Grill0.8 km
  • Marina Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Green Man Hotel0.3 km
  • Pages Guest House0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Mill1.2 km
  • Harlow Town3.5 km
  • Sawbridgeworth3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxleys0.0 km
  • Oxleys0.1 km
  • Pitten House0.2 km
  • Pitten House0.2 km
  • St Mary's Churchgate0.3 km