CM20 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM20 1BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harlow.
Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00182403 (shared with 618 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM20 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM20 1BL.
110
30
£ 40,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM20 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM20 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM20 1BL. The average age is 30.1. 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 1BL are high at 182 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
Bmat Stem Academy
Pemberley Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Little Parndon Primary Academy
Freshwaters Primary Academy
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Burnt Mill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.6 km
- Next0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Now Nutrition0.2 km
- Savers0.2 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Greyhound0.9 km
- Harlow Labour Social Club1.0 km
- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.3 km
- The Clock House0.1 km
- The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Spurriers House Cafe1.0 km
- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.3 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.3 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Cafe Elite0.0 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar0.8 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros0.9 km
- Fancy Fry0.0 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.2 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town1.1 km
- Harlow Mill3.4 km
- Roydon4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Bus Garage0.1 km
- Bus Garage0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201BL · Data under Open Government Licence