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About

Nettleswell is a residential neighbourhood situated in the southern part of Harlow. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built as part of the original new town development. Its layout includes numerous green spaces and tree-lined streets, with local amenities centred along Netteswell Cross.

The area is directly adjacent to the landscaped grounds of Harlow College and the Netteswellbury Farm open space. A notable local feature is the historic St Mary's Church at Netteswell Cross, which dates back to the 12th century and stands in contrast to the surrounding modern architecture.

Area overview

On average Nettleswell has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nettleswell is £49,922 per year. There are 6 schools in Nettleswell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Nettleswell is home to around 8,412 people, with a population density of about 3,432.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nettleswell Population
8,412
Population density
3,432.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.29(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.53(+80%)
Public order
11.29(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-8%)
Vehicle crime
8.08(+78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,768
68.56%
Other White
872
10.36%
African
402
4.78%
Pakistani
156
1.85%
Indian
150
1.78%
Total population: 8,413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,573
23.65%
No qualifications
1,481
22.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,100
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
895
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,166
32.84%
Owns with a mortgage
872
24.56%
Owns outright
675
19.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
636
17.91%
Other social rented
116
3.27%
Total households: 3,551

Property prices in Nettleswell

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Nettleswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nettleswell 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 Nettleswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£500,000
Flats28£216,000
Semi-Detached7£380,000
Terraced42£325,000

10 years median price trend in Nettleswell

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

All postcodes in Nettleswell

CM202JD

Netteswell

CM202NR

Mandela Avenue

CM202BX

Edinburgh Way

CM202FB

Burnt Mill

CM202QH

Park Lane

CM202UE

Edinburgh Gate

CM203JN

Halling Hill

CM203RA

Long Ley

CM203LA

Pittmans Field

CM203RG

The Downs

CM202PS

Burnt Mill Close

CM202TJ

Edinburgh Gate

CM203NS

Long Ley

CM202NS

Howard Way

CM203NX

Arkwrights

CM203PB

Home Close

CM202FF

Tanyard Place

CM202UH

Edinburgh Gate

CM203GQ

Green Park

CM203PG

Parsonage Leys

CM203QX

The Hides

CM203QD

The Drive

CM203QP

The Hides

CM203DT

Second Avenue

CM203PP

Fishers Hatch

CM203QJ

Lavender Close

CM203QU

The Hides

CM203RX

The Dashes

CM203PT

Broadfield

CM203JL

Halling Hill

CM203RW

Maddox Road

CM202PN

Altham Grove

CM203EZ

Velizy Avenue

CM202SU

Howard Way

CM202UF

Edinburgh Gate

CM203JU

Halling Hill

CM203NJ

Long Ley

CM203GN

School Lane

CM203NT

Monkswick Road

CM203LJ

Whitewaits

CM203LP

Whitewaits

CM202PJ

Altham Grove

CM203PQ

Parsonage Leys

CM203PX

Broadfield

CM203RU

The Dashes

CM202PX

Amberry Court

CM202PY

Park Court

CM203JR

Halling Hill

CM203LL

Whitewaits

CM202NP

Mandela Avenue

CM203LU

Arkwrights

CM203RN

Broadfield

CM203LG

Pittmans Field

CM203PA

Manston Road

CM203RP

The Dashes

CM203NW

Long Ley

CM203PY

Broadfield

CM203QF

The Glebe

CM203RR

The Dashes

CM202UD

Edinburgh Gate

CM203LD

Pittmans Field

CM203QG

Oldhouse Croft

CM202TD

Netteswell

CM203NG

Pypers Hatch

CM203NB

Arkwrights

CM203QR

The Hides

CM203JW

Halling Hill

CM203NL

Long Ley

CM202JG

Edinburgh Gate

CM202PH

Altham Grove

CM202PW

Altham Grove

CM203NH

Long Ley

CM203NN

Long Ley

CM203QT

The Hides

CM203PE

Parsonage Leys

CM203PL

Parsonage Leys

CM203PS

Broadfield

CM203RS

The Dashes

CM203LT

Arkwrights

CM202PL

Altham Grove

CM203NA

Arkwrights

CM203RF

The Downs

CM202PG

Altham Grove

CM202QB

School Lane

CM203PF

Parsonage Leys

CM203SX

Greenhills

CM203SY

Greenhills

CM202QE

Rushmead Villas

CM203LW

Whitewaits

CM203ND

Arkwrights

CM203QH

St Michaels Close

CM203QN

The Hides

CM203PD

Home Close

CM203RE

The Downs

CM203JT

Halling Hill

CM203LN

Whitewaits

CM203PR

Broadfield

CM203PU

Broadfield

CM203JY

Halling Hill

CM203RD

The Downs

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.