CM17 9AH is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Potter Street in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Harlow Common ward and the Harlow constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM17 9AH has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 9AH are sourced from Output Area E00110936 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM17 9AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM17 9AH.
224
42
£ 41,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM17 9AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 42, CM17 9AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 9AH. The average age is 42.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 9AH has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Potter Street Academy
Passmores Academy
Henry Moore Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Purford Green Primary School
Church Langley Community Primary School
Pear Tree Mead Academy
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- BP Oil UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Slimming World Consultant0.4 km
- McColls0.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Harlow Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Janet Causton Catering0.2 km
- Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub1.0 km
- The Red Lion Public House0.0 km
- Harlow Masonic Hall Club0.2 km
- Potter Street Baptist Church0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Yo! To Go! Harlow Church Langley0.9 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.0 km
- Fung Kitchen0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill3.6 km
- Harlow Town3.7 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- Larkswood0.3 km
- Potters Field0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM179AH · Data under Open Government Licence