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CM20 Area Report

Harlow

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£290,684
Median Price
Postcode district (CM20)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (CM20)
12
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CM20

Rental Yield
5.5
Price Growth
5.1
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.2
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4.9
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (CM20)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

387
Crimes/month
54
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 382
2025-05: 424
2025-06: 407
2025-07: 430
2025-08: 400
2025-09: 390
2025-10: 373
2025-11: 387
2025-12: 372
2026-01: 355
2026-02: 395
2026-03: 411
2025-042026-03

↓ 6% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Harlow)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Harlow has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
4
employment
5
education
4
health
6
crime
4
housing
6
environment
8

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Harlow (the HPI is only published at LAD level). CM20 spans 2 local authorities; Harlow is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the CM20-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£309,610
Harlow average
-2.3%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£609,513
Detached
£420,669
Semi-Detached
£309,745
Terraced
£181,041
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £138,633
01/12/2003: £140,085
01/12/2004: £166,160
01/12/2005: £168,348
01/12/2006: £171,957
01/12/2007: £190,242
01/12/2008: £170,040
01/12/2009: £170,498
01/12/2010: £167,793
01/12/2011: £178,886
01/12/2012: £176,724
01/12/2013: £185,842
01/12/2014: £213,944
01/12/2015: £241,990
01/12/2016: £272,888
01/12/2017: £284,836
01/12/2018: £280,987
01/12/2019: £282,244
01/12/2020: £282,216
01/12/2021: £298,349
01/12/2022: £321,620
01/12/2023: £312,544
01/12/2024: £316,891
01/12/2025: £309,610
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

8
Primary
3
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
12
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in CM20 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£550,000
67 sales
Semi-detached
£400,000
124 sales
Terraced
£325,000
684 sales
Flat
£227,500
861 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Harlow. For the headline CM20 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-2.3%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Harlow
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,050/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
8.5/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingArticle 4 DirectionBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Town Park Netteswell Cross
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    6
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    85/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:22 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.1°C
    Avg Temperature
    732mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2820h
    Sunshine/Year
    21.7 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 13.9°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 81%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    46 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    85%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    46
    Total Establishments
    The GreyhoundPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Leah Manning CentreOther catering premises
    5/5
    Banana Moon Day NurseryCaring Premises
    5/5
    Freshwaters Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Burnt Mill AcademySchool/college/university
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    62m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 62m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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