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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 moderate crime levels, with around 69 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
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
35.35(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.62(-34%)
Drugs
6.7(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-10%)
Public order
5.26(+1%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Potter Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £585,000.

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
Flats11£230,000
Semi-Detached9£465,000
Terraced40£326,250

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

CM186JN

Spencers Croft

CM187AE

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM179DH

Perry Spring

CM179DZ

Glan Avon Mews

CM187HG

Rundells

CM179FQ

Church Road

CM187EQ

Radburn Close

CM179AQ

Potter Street

CM179BY

Potters Field

CM179DB

Potters Field

CM186EF

Nicholls Field

CM187HN

Rundells

CM179AT

Fullers Mead

CM179EH

Chapel Fields

CM179EX

Carters Mead

CM179HB

Chapel Fields

CM187AD

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM179AR

Fullers Mead

CM187AQ

Spinning Wheel Mead

CM179BD

Jack Stevens Close

CM187TA

Monksbury

CM179EU

Carters Mead

CM187AJ

Upper Mealines

CM179AD

Potter Street

CM179AG

Potter Street

CM179BT

Red Lion Lane

CM186HJ

Purford Green

CM187AW

Upper Mealines

CM179AL

Potter Street

CM186JU

Spencers Croft

Data Sources

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