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CM17

HARLOW

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM17 encompasses HARLOW and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £415,010
1yr change ▲ 2.2%
Crime 67% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£415,010

▲ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% above national avg

Crime Rate

27.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

324 Mbps

Property Prices in CM17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM17 is £415,010, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM17 cost 44.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM17 have risen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £564,282 300
Semi-detached £436,345 230
Terraced £365,733 405
Flat £241,991 222
All types £415,010 1181

5-Year Price History

£410K £413K £416K £419K £422K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM17 has a crime rate well 67% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM17 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow Primary Good mi
Saint Nicholas School Other Not inspected mi
Church Langley Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Potter Street Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

98,235

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
29.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM17 are 324.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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324.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM17 is collected by Harlow. The Band D rate is £2,053/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM17 — HARLOW

Area Summary

CM17 (HARLOW) offers above-average property prices (£415,010, 45% above national average), low crime (67% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (324 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM17 HARLOW

What is the average house price in CM17 HARLOW?
The average house price in CM17 (HARLOW) is £415,010, based on 1181 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.2% over the past year.
Is CM17 HARLOW a safe area to live?
Crime in CM17 is significantly below the national average (27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM17 HARLOW?
The population of CM17 (HARLOW) is approximately 98,235 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 29% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM17?
The average broadband download speed in CM17 is 324 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM17 HARLOW?
There are 10 schools in or near CM17. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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