Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

LONDON ROAD, CM17 9NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CM17 9NQ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM17 9NQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM17 9NQ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.

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

CM17 9NQ is a mixed residential area on London Road, 0.1km from Harlow Common in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village ward and the Harlow constituency.

For serious buyers, CM17 9NQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, down 15.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM17 9NQ are sourced from Output Area E00110574 (shared with 16 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 9NQ. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 362,000

4 sales · Mean £ 388,125

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

Crime around CM17 9NQ is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting66
Other theft25
Public order8
Vehicle crime7
Violence and sexual offences5

school Local Schools

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Potter Street Academy

Good238 pupils0.9 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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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils1.2 km
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Henry Moore Primary School

Good550 pupils1.3 km
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils1.4 km
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Latton Green Primary Academy

Good220 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BP Oil UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Dorringtons0.7 km
  • Chahil0.7 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • The Potter Street Pharmacy0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Harlow Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Janet Causton Catering0.5 km
  • Harlow Masonic Hall Club0.5 km
  • Potter Street Baptist Church0.5 km
  • Miller & Carter0.1 km
  • The Red Lion Public House0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Fung Kitchen0.7 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town4.3 km
  • Harlow Mill4.3 km
  • Sawbridgeworth7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Avenue0.0 km
  • Park Avenue0.1 km