Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

TERMINUS STREET, CM20 1FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TERMINUS STREET, CM20 1FA.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM20 1FA 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.

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

With 47% social renting, CM20 1FA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CM20 1FA is an up-and-coming urban area on Terminus Street, 0.2km from Harlow in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM20 1FA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harlow. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (234 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 1FA are sourced from Output Area E00182466 (shared with 23 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 1FA. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.7%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean18.9%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 12%
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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 1FA are high at 234 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 offences423
Shoplifting209
Public order133
Other theft106
Anti-social behaviour105

school Local Schools

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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.2 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.3 km
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Freshwaters Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding456 pupils0.7 km
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Pemberley Academy

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.8 km
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Little Parndon Primary Academy

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Burnt Mill Academy

Outstanding1108 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Next0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Now Nutrition0.3 km
  • Savers0.1 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • The Clock House0.1 km
  • The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.3 km
  • Willow0.6 km
  • Golden Swift Public House0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.2 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.2 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Cafe Elite0.3 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros1.0 km
  • Fancy Fry0.2 km
  • Kebabish Harlow0.1 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • TS Bubble Tee0.2 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town1.3 km
  • Harlow Mill3.4 km
  • Roydon4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.0 km
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