Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

CM20 1AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences289
Shoplifting181
Public order88
Criminal damage and arson81
Drugs63

school Local Schools

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Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding456 pupils0.5 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.5 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.7 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.9 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's Catholic Academy

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Pemberley Academy

Good211 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Next0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Now Nutrition0.3 km
  • Savers0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

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

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