Postcode CM17 0GU is located in an urban city, within the Old Harlow ward of Harlow in the East of England region, and forms part of the Old Harlow & Newhall area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Harlow & Newhall is £68,790 per year. The nearest station is Harlow Mill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Gibberd Garden.
Old Harlow & Newhall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,040 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Old Harlow & Newhall has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Harlow & Newhall is £68,790 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from CM17 0GU.
Old Harlow & Newhall near CM17 0GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harlow Mill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Harlow Mill | N/A | Walking directions to Harlow Mill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Gibberd Garden | Large | Walking directions to The Gibberd Garden |
| 0.2 mi | Linear Park | Medium | Walking directions to Linear Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £383,500 (about £419 per square foot) in Old Harlow area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £582,500 | £431 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £440,000 | £425 |
| Terraced | 24 | £351,500 | £428 |
| Flats | 34 | £232,500 | £400 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565,000 | £222,000 | £387,500 | £305,000 |
| 2017 | £568,500 | £230,000 | £369,998 | £303,750 |
| 2018 | £472,498 | £230,000 | £392,500 | £333,500 |
| 2019 | £514,995 | £250,000 | £390,000 | £315,000 |
| 2020 | £427,500 | £248,748 | £395,000 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £224,000 | £407,400 | £342,500 |
| 2022 | £530,000 | £228,000 | £407,400 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £595,000 | £228,000 | £450,000 | £378,750 |
| 2024 | £582,500 | £237,500 | £430,000 | £365,000 |
| 2025 | £610,000 | £230,000 | £431,250 | £355,000 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £235,000 | £450,000 | £349,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £312 | £356 | £468 | £328 |
| 2017 | £342 | £339 | £381 | £337 |
| 2018 | £401 | £386 | £411 | £364 |
| 2019 | £410 | £431 | £356 | £331 |
| 2020 | £404 | £447 | £367 | £336 |
| 2021 | £391 | £379 | £394 | £434 |
| 2022 | £399 | £401 | £471 | £428 |
| 2023 | £417 | £433 | £425 | £390 |
| 2024 | £438 | £407 | £438 | £410 |
| 2025 | £418 | £390 | £417 | £401 |
| 2026 | £500 | £418 | £475 | £457 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM17 0GU.
In the CM17 0GU postcode area, located within Old Harlow & Newhall, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM17 0GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Fieldfare Way, Harlow, CM17 0GJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Churchgate Stores | 17-19 Churchgate Street, Harlow, CM17 0JT | Walking directions to Churchgate Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Hoo Express | 1 The Hoo, Harlow, CM17 0HT | Walking directions to Hoo Express |
Annual council tax rates for Harlow district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM17 0GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Jeanette Livings
Old Harlow - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Vince
Harlow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM17 0GU records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CM17 0GU in Old Harlow & Newhall is £383,500 (about £419 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CM17 0GU, including Harlowbury Primary School (Good), Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow (Good) and Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM17 0GU is Harlow Mill, about 964 m away.
CM17 0GU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,040 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Harlow covering CM17 0GU is Chris Vince (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Jeanette Livings (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.