CM20 1DG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from The High in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM20 1DG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harlow.
Safety: Crime rates are high (203 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00182490 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM20 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM20 1DG.
459
29
£ 40,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM20 1DG has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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 1DG. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM20 1DG are high at 203 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bmat Stem Academy
Pemberley Academy
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
The Downs 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
- Savers0.3 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Greyhound1.0 km
- Harlow Labour Social Club0.9 km
- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.3 km
- The Clock House0.2 km
- The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar0.9 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros0.8 km
- Fancy Fry0.1 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.3 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.2 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Cafe Elite0.1 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-op0.9 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 Town1.2 km
- Harlow Mill3.5 km
- Roydon3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Garage0.1 km
- Bus Garage0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Wych Elm0.2 km
- Wych Elm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201DG · Data under Open Government Licence