CM20 1AR is an active urban area located 0.2km from The High in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
For families considering a move, CM20 1AR represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00111094 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM20 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM20 1AR.
343
39
£ 40,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM20 1AR 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 39, CM20 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM20 1AR. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM20 1AR are high at 188 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.
school Local Schools
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Bmat Stem Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
St Luke's Catholic Academy
Pemberley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Next0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Now Nutrition0.3 km
- Savers0.4 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.3 km
- The Clock House0.6 km
- The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.5 km
- Willow1.0 km
- Golden Swift Public House0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.3 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.3 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Cafe Elite0.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros0.6 km
- Fancy Fry0.6 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.5 km
- Subway0.3 km
- TS Bubble Tee0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town1.7 km
- Harlow Mill3.8 km
- Roydon4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Playhouse Square0.2 km
- Asda Store0.3 km
- Haydens Road0.3 km
- Third Avenue0.4 km
- Leisure Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201AR · Data under Open Government Licence