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CM17 0NJ

Hobbs Cross Road

Old Harlow

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Detailed insights for CM17 0NJ

Overview

Postcode CM17 0NJ is located in an urban city, within the Old Harlow area of Harlow in the East of England region, and forms part of the Old Harlow & Newhall area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 median sale price in Old Harlow is £400,000 (around £428 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £475,000. The nearest station is Harlow Mill, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Old Harlow & Newhall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,645 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Old Harlow & Newhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Old Harlow & Newhall is £68,790 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CM17 0NJ.

Flood risk

Low

Old Harlow & Newhall near CM17 0NJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Harlow Mill located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
377.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.19(+88%)
Public order
16.57(+224%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.26(-11%)
Vehicle crime
8.68(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.68(+37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
92.02%
Other White
11
3.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.23%
Other
3
0.92%
Caribbean
2
0.61%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
28.99%
No qualifications
60
21.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
34.69%
Owns with a mortgage
51
34.69%
Other social rented
16
10.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.52%
Social rents from council
10
6.8%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Old Harlow

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £428
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £475K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £428 per square foot) in Old Harlow area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Harlow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£595,000£474
Semi-Detached43£450,000£411
Terraced30£372,500£423
Flats33£247,000£437

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Harlow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Harlow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£436,000£365,000
2026£597,500£250,000£445,000£377,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Harlow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Harlow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£417£393£412£391
2026£475£437£458£436
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Harlow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Harlow in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM17 0NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM17 0NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202511, Burnside Terrace, Harlow, CM17 0LASemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
19 Mar 20267, Chantry Gardens, Harlow, CM17 0FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
22 Sept 20251, Chantry Gardens, Harlow, CM17 0FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£850,000
30 Jan 202694, Elmbridge, Harlow, CM17 0JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
19 Dec 202517, Elmbridge, Harlow, CM17 0JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000

Schools

In the CM17 0NJ postcode area, located within Old Harlow & Newhall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CM17 0NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryChurchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, HarlowVoluntary aided school
Good
0.1 miNot applicableSaint Nicholas SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryHarlowbury Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM17 0NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM17 0NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miChurchgate Stores17-19 Churchgate Street, Harlow, CM17 0JTWalking directions to Churchgate Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Harlow district.

Band A£1,532
Band B£1,788
Band C£2,043
Band D£2,299
Band E£2,810
Band F£3,320
Band G£3,831
Band H£4,597

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM17 0NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Jeanette Livings

Old Harlow - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Vince

Harlow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictHarlowE07000073
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarlowE14001267
WardOld HarlowE05015688
ParishHarlow, unparished areaE43000064
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Old Harlow & NewhallE02004544
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harlow 001FE01034363
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM17 0NJ

Is CM17 0NJ (Old Harlow & Newhall) safe?

The area around CM17 0NJ records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near CM17 0NJ?

The median sale price around CM17 0NJ in Old Harlow is £400,000 (about £428 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM17 0NJ?

There are 6 schools close to CM17 0NJ, including Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow (Good), Saint Nicholas School and Harlowbury Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CM17 0NJ?

CM17 0NJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM17 0NJ (Old Harlow & Newhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harlow covering CM17 0NJ 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).