Living in CM20, Harlow
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM20 in Harlow. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central CM20 sold at a median of £300,000 across 123 recorded sales, in line with the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Harlow are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 39 schools within about 3 miles, 82% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of CM20 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Harlow pays £2,299 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 464 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 14 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Harlow: £319,860, up 4.4% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East of England average is £337,518.
Check sold prices for a specific address in CM20 →
See where CM20 ranks across East of England →
Council tax at Band D in Harlow: £2,299 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare CM20 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for CM20 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around CM20
123 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £300,000 and a range from £51,250 to £690,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264 The Dashes, CM20 3RZ | Flat or maisonette | £198,000 | 14 Aug 2026 |
| 104 Broadfield, CM20 3PX | Terraced | £425,000 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 142 Halling Hill, CM20 3JW | Terraced | £342,500 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Altham Grove, CM20 2PQ | Terraced | £364,500 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 18 Whitewaits, CM20 3LJ | Terraced | £300,000 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 21 Amberry Court, CM20 2PX | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | 26 Jun 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi away | 0.5 mi 2025/26 |
| Burnt Mill Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi away | no figure |
| Bmat Stem Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi away | no figure |
| Pemberley Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi away | 0.59 mi 2025/26 |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi away | no figure |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi away | no figure |
Schools in CM20 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberley Academy | Primary | 0.59 mi | 2025/26 |
30 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How CM20 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: private renting, up 15.5 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of CM20 (E01021853, 1,799 residents in 2021, up 34.9% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: private renting, up 15.5 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 12.5% | 28.0% | +15.5 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 34.6% | 23.5% | -11.1 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 15.2% | 16.2% | +1.0 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 20.0% | 16.1% | -3.9 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 15.6% | 29.1% | +13.5 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 11.2% | 20.2% | +9.0 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 76.8% | 81.8% | +5.0 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 90.5% | 80.9% | -9.6 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
464 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM20 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Harlow's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
10 supermarkets, 71 restaurants, 22 pubs within range of central CM20.
Buses from the centre of CM20
Best-served stop: School Lane, with 7.2 buses an hour on weekday daytimes.
Evenings, Sundays and routes
The best-served stop within 800 m of the centre of CM20 is School Lane: 7.2 buses an hour on a weekday daytime, 4.5 in the evening and 3.2 on Sunday daytime; the service runs through the night. Routes there: 510, 509, 723, 59, 8, 509A. 5 stops with a scheduled service within that distance.
Departures a passenger can board, from the timetables operators publish to the Department for Transport's Bus Open Data Service, for Tuesday 8 Sep 2026 and Sunday 13 Sep 2026. Scheduled, not observed. Two stops on opposite sides of a road are two stops. The full report does this for the stops within 500 m of an address.
Source: operators' timetables on the Bus Open Data Service (Department for Transport)
GP practices and A&E
3 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of CM20. The nearest, Nuffield House Health Centre, has 12,612 registered patients and 2,413 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield House Health Centre | 0.4 mi | 12,612 | 2,413 |
| Sydenham House Surgery | 0.6 mi | 3,882 | 3,551 |
| Addison House - Haque Practice | 0.7 mi | 22,870 | 3,357 |
Nearest A&E: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, where 62.7% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust at 72.2%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Harlow pays £2,299 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 3.7% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Harlow, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,912 | +1.9% |
| 2022-23 | £1,984 | +3.8% |
| 2023-24 | £2,053 | +3.5% |
| 2024-25 | £2,140 | +4.2% |
| 2025-26 | £2,216 | +3.6% |
| 2026-27 | £2,299 | +3.7% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Harlow, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about CM20
What is the average house price in CM20?
The average sold price in Harlow is £319,860 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CM20?
Prices in Harlow are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM20?
The median of 123 recorded sales around central CM20 in the last 2 years is £300,000, ranging from £51,250 to £690,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM20?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM20, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM20?
464 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM20 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CM20 at risk of flooding?
Central CM20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CM20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 82% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £300,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 464 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM20 safe?
464 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM20 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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