CM17 9DJ is a safe, established residential area on Perry Spring, 0.2km from Potter Street in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Harlow Common ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM17 9DJ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 9DJ are sourced from Output Area E00110930 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERRY SPRING, CM17 9DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY SPRING, CM17 9DJ.
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£ 41,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM17 9DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CM17 9DJ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 9DJ. The average age is 36.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 9DJ has low crime rates — 31 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
Henry Moore Primary School
Passmores Academy
Church Langley Community Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Purford Green Primary School
Pear Tree Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- BP Oil UK Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Church Langley Pharmacy1.0 km
- Slimming World Consultant0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Harlow Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Janet Causton Catering0.4 km
- Harlow Masonic Hall Club0.4 km
- Potter Street Baptist Church0.4 km
- Miller & Carter0.9 km
- Church Langley Church1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Yo! To Go! Harlow Church Langley0.8 km
- Fung Kitchen0.2 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill3.5 km
- Harlow Town3.8 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Potters Field0.1 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
- Westbury Rise0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM179DJ · Data under Open Government Licence