Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

POTTERS FIELD, CM17 9BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERS FIELD, CM17 9BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM17 9BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM17 9BY's 52% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 12.3% year-on-year.

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

CM17 9BY is a safe, established residential area on Potters Field, 0.2km from Potter Street in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Harlow Common ward and the Harlow constituency.

The people who live in CM17 9BY are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 12.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM17 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00110931 (shared with 6 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 9BY. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 345,000

4 sales · Mean £ 345,000

Semi-Detached

£ 306,750

2 sales · Mean £ 306,750

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

CM17 9BY has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Drugs19
Vehicle crime15
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Potter Street Academy

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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Henry Moore Primary School

Good550 pupils0.6 km
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Passmores Academy

Good1204 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Good424 pupils1.1 km
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Church Langley Community Primary School

Good496 pupils1.1 km
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km
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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • McColls0.3 km
  • The Potter Street Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Dorringtons0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • BP Oil UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Red Lion Public House0.3 km
  • Harlow Masonic Hall Club0.4 km
  • Potter Street Baptist Church0.4 km
  • Janet Causton Catering0.4 km
  • Miller & Carter0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.2 km
  • Yo! To Go! Harlow Church Langley0.9 km
  • Fung Kitchen0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Harlow Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Mill3.6 km
  • Harlow Town3.9 km
  • Sawbridgeworth6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Potters Field0.1 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
  • Westbury Rise0.4 km