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About

Harlow is a district in Essex, located in the East of England. It was designated as a New Town in 1947, designed to accommodate post-war population growth and rehousing needs. The area features a mix of residential, industrial, and green spaces, with planned neighborhoods and modern infrastructure. Harlow is known for its connection to the M11 motorway, providing links to London and Cambridge.

The district includes landmarks like the Harlow Town Park, one of the largest urban parks in the region, and the Gibberd Garden, designed by the town's planner Sir Frederick Gibberd. Harlow also has a strong arts presence, with sculptures and public art installations throughout the town. The area serves as a commuter hub, balancing urban development with accessible countryside.

Area overview

On average Harlow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harlow is £45,056 per year. There are 42 schools in Harlow: 30 primary (1 Outstanding and 27 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harlow Population
93,328
Population density
3,056.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
67,993
72.85%
Other White
8,103
8.68%
African
4,156
4.45%
Indian
1,613
1.73%
Other
1,385
1.48%
Total population: 93,330

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
11,622
30.7%
Social rents from council
9,051
23.91%
Owns outright
8,723
23.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
5,298
14%
Other social rented
2,046
5.4%
Total households: 37,856

Property prices in Harlow

Based on 964 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Harlow area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,250 up to £1,310,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harlow in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harlow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached127£500,000
Flats203£210,000
Semi-Detached161£415,000
Terraced473£330,000

10 years median price trend in Harlow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlow.

All wards in Harlow

Bush Fair

Church Langley North & Newhall

Church Langley South & Potter Street

Great Parndon

Latton Bush & Stewards

Little Parndon & Town Centre

Mark Hall

Netteswell

Old Harlow

Passmores

Sumners & Kingsmoor

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.