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About

Potter Street forms a central neighbourhood within Harlow, characterised by its post-war architecture and residential layout. The area is primarily a mix of low-rise housing estates and local shopping parades that serve the immediate community. Its structure follows the original masterplan for the town, with green spaces and pedestrian pathways integrated between the blocks.

A notable local landmark is the water garden feature near the shopping centre, a reflective pool bordered by brickwork. The area functions as a practical hub, with essential services, takeaways, and a supermarket concentrated along its main thoroughfare. It is well-connected by several bus routes that link it to Harlow Town centre and the railway station.

Area overview

On average Potter Street has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Potter Street is £47,955 per year. There are 4 schools in Potter Street: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Potter Street is home to around 7,609 people, with a population density of about 3,797.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Potter Street Population
7,609
Population density
3,797.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.93(+17%)
Drugs
7.23(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.31(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-7%)
Public order
5.13(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,908
77.67%
Other White
623
8.19%
African
237
3.12%
Other
106
1.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
98
1.29%
Total population: 7,607

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,459
24.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,225
20.48%
Level 3 (A level)
976
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
972
16.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
831
13.89%
Total 16+ residents: 5,982

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,031
32.45%
Owns with a mortgage
908
28.58%
Owns outright
739
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
322
10.14%
Other social rented
105
3.31%
Total households: 3,177

Property prices in Potter Street

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Potter Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Potter Street 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 Potter Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced43£325,000
Semi-Detached8£460,000
Flats13£216,000

10 years median price trend in Potter Street

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

All postcodes in Potter Street

CM187AB

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM186JB

Tilbury Mead

CM187FF

Clifton Hatch

CM179HB

Chapel Fields

CM179EW

Campbell Close

CM179BY

Potters Field

CM179BS

Red Lion Lane

CM179EQ

Chapel Fields

CM187AN

Upper Mealines

CM186LB

Longfield

CM179AS

Fullers Mead

CM179AW

Potter Street

CM179DQ

Perry Spring

CM187HL

Rundells

CM186JP

Spencers Croft

CM179ET

Carters Mead

CM179BD

Jack Stevens Close

CM187TA

Monksbury

CM187AT

Brooklane Field

CM187AF

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM179EU

Carters Mead

CM187AA

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM187AQ

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM187AG

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM179AX

Fullers Mead

CM179AF

Potter Street

CM179AZ

Fullers Mead

CM186ED

Nicholls Field

CM186JA

Manor Hatch

CM187EA

Cloverfield

CM179BP

Red Lion Lane

CM179AA

Pytt Field

CM179BZ

Potters Field

CM187AH

Upper Mealines

CM186JW

Spencers Croft

CM186JJ

Tracyes Road

CM186JU

Spencers Croft

CM187EG

Radburn Close

CM187HH

Rundells

CM179AN

Potter Street

CM186JH

Tracyes Road

CM186JN

Spencers Croft

CM186JR

Spencers Croft

CM179EH

Chapel Fields

CM187AY

Priory Court

CM187AS

Brooklane Field

CM179RR

Oaktree Gardens

CM179EP

Chapel Fields

CM179BE

Oaklands Drive

CM187HN

Rundells

CM179AY

Fullers Mead

CM179BN

Red Lion Crescent

CM187BA

Southern Way

CM187DH

Regency Court

CM179AR

Fullers Mead

CM187AL

Upper Mealines

CM186JT

Spencers Croft

CM179FQ

Church Road

CM186DY

Nicholls Field

CM179AE

Potter Street

CM187AU

Brooklane Field

CM187AX

Priory Court

CM179AU

Fullers Mead

CM179EJ

Chapel Fields

CM179ES

Carters Mead

CM179BX

Alexander Mews

CM179FS

Meyrick Mead

CM186EB

Nicholls Field

CM179DH

Perry Spring

CM179EA

Larkswood

CM179BA

Pinewood Close

CM179DD

Potters Field

CM179BW

Red Lion Crescent

CM186EF

Nicholls Field

CM179DF

Potters Field

CM179HA

Carters Mead

CM179BB

Potter Street

CM179BT

Red Lion Lane

CM179ER

Carters Mead

CM179BU

Red Lion Lane

CM179DP

Florence Close

CM186JS

Spencers Croft

CM187AD

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM179BG

Prentice Place

CM187EQ

Radburn Close

CM186DZ

Nicholls Field

CM187AJ

Upper Mealines

CM179EY

Carters Mead

CM179EX

Carters Mead

CM186LD

Longfield

CM179AB

Kingsdon Lane

CM187GY

Latton Bush & Stewards

CM179AQ

Potter Street

CM179AJ

Chapel Lane

CM179DZ

Glan Avon Mews

CM187AE

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM179AH

Potter Street

CM179BJ

Hillside

CM187EF

Radburn Close

CM187AP

Upper Mealines

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.