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Potter Street

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Potter Street Population

7,609

Population density

3,797.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,908

77.67%

Other White

623

8.19%

African

237

3.12%

Other

106

1.39%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.29%

Total population: 7,607

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	43	£325,000	£255,150	£309,285	£350,000	£384,500
Semi-Detached	8	£460,000	£356,750	£363,750	£500,625	£515,500
Flats	13	£216,000	£150,000	£200,000	£240,000	£281,200

10 years median price trend in Potter Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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