CM17 9DQ is a safe, established residential area on Perry Spring, 0.3km from Potter Street in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Harlow Common ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM17 9DQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM17 9DQ are sourced from Output Area E00110930 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERRY SPRING, CM17 9DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY SPRING, CM17 9DQ.
362
37
£ 41,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM17 9DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CM17 9DQ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM17 9DQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 298,500
6 sales · Mean £ 306,666
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
1 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM17 9DQ has low crime rates — 30 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
Henry Moore Primary School
Potter Street Academy
Church Langley Community Primary School
Passmores Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Purford Green Primary School
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Newhall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- The Potter Street Pharmacy0.3 km
- Dorringtons0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- BP Oil UK Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Church Langley Church0.9 km
- Potters Arms Cookhouse And Pub0.9 km
- The Red Lion Public House0.4 km
- Harlow Masonic Hall Club0.6 km
- Potter Street Baptist Church0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.3 km
- Yo! To Go! Harlow Church Langley0.8 km
- Fung Kitchen0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Harlow Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill3.5 km
- Harlow Town3.8 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Potters Field0.1 km
- Westbury Rise0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
- Coalport Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM179DQ · Data under Open Government Licence