Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

BOWHILL WAY, CM20 1FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWHILL WAY, CM20 1FJ.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CM20 1FJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 44.0% year-on-year.

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

CM20 1FJ is a safe, established residential area on Bowhill Way, 0.5km from Burnt Mill in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Little Parndon and Hare Street ward and the Harlow constituency.

This is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, up 44.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1FJ are sourced from Output Area E00182432 (shared with 5 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 1FJ. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.0%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 390,000

11 sales · Mean £ 382,272

Flat

£ 238,000

12 sales · Mean £ 234,833

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

5 sales · Mean £ 362,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CM20 1FJ is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences106
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order20
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Pemberley Academy

Good211 pupils0.3 km
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Little Parndon Primary Academy

Good414 pupils0.8 km
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Bmat Stem Academy

Good161 pupils0.9 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.9 km
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Freshwaters Primary Academy

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding456 pupils1.0 km
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Burnt Mill Academy

Outstanding1108 pupils1.1 km
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St Alban's Catholic Academy

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Harlow International Hostel & Tea Room0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
  • Travelodge Harlow0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club0.6 km
  • The Greyhound0.7 km
  • Harlow Labour Social Club0.9 km
  • Cashino0.6 km
  • Mecca Bingo Club0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Spurriers House Cafe0.6 km
  • Costa At Next0.9 km
  • Master Barista0.9 km
  • Nando's1.0 km
  • Pizza Express1.0 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Harlow Food Bank Sateliite0.9 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.9 km
  • WHSmith0.7 km
  • Cards Direct0.8 km
  • Acupuncture & Herbcare0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chicken Hut Harlow0.6 km
  • CJs Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • King Du Take Away0.5 km
  • Lotus House0.9 km
  • Royal Kebabs / Papi Taco / Fiesta Mexico / Rebel Rito0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town0.6 km
  • Harlow Mill3.2 km
  • Roydon4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sports Centre0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Store0.3 km
  • Kingdom Hall0.3 km
  • The Hornbeams0.3 km
  • Park0.3 km