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CM20

HARLOW

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM20 encompasses HARLOW and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £316,822
1yr change ▼ 9.2%
Crime 51% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£316,822

▼ 9.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% above national avg

Crime Rate

122.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

288 Mbps

Property Prices in CM20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM20 is £316,822, which is 26% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM20 cost 10.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM20 have fallen 9.2% 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 £612,358 32
Semi-detached £410,023 76
Terraced £326,836 407
Flat £235,325 542
All types £316,822 1084

5-Year Price History

£291K £305K £320K £334K £349K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM20

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

With 122.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM20 has a crime rate significantly 51% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
48.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
23.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM20 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Harlow College Post-16 Not inspected mi
St Alban's Catholic Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Burnt Mill Academy Secondary Good mi
Freshwaters Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Little Parndon Primary Academy Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

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 CM20 are 288.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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288.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM20 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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CM20 — HARLOW

Area Summary

CM20 (HARLOW) offers property prices near the national average (£316,822), higher-than-average crime (51% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (288 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM20 HARLOW

What is the average house price in CM20 HARLOW?
The average house price in CM20 (HARLOW) is £316,822, based on 1084 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.2% over the past year.
Is CM20 HARLOW a safe area to live?
Crime in CM20 is above the national average (122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (48.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM20 HARLOW?
The population of CM20 (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 CM20?
The average broadband download speed in CM20 is 288 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM20 HARLOW?
There are 10 schools in or near CM20. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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