Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

CM20 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM20 1AN.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /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: CM20 1AN 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM20 1AN is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CM20 1AN is an active urban area located 0.2km from Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (256 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00111094 (shared with 14 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 CM20 1AN. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near CM20 1AN are high at 256 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences307
Shoplifting191
Public order87
Drugs79
Criminal damage and arson77

school Local Schools

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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.3 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.4 km
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Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding456 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.6 km
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Freshwaters Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.9 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.9 km
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Pemberley Academy

Good211 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Next0.1 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Now Nutrition0.3 km
  • Savers0.3 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • The Clock House0.5 km
  • The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.5 km
  • Willow0.9 km
  • Golden Swift Public House0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.2 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.3 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Cafe Elite0.5 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros0.8 km
  • Fancy Fry0.5 km
  • Kebabish Harlow0.4 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • TS Bubble Tee0.3 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town1.6 km
  • Harlow Mill3.6 km
  • Roydon4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Asda Store0.3 km
  • Playhouse Square0.3 km
  • College Grounds0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km