Postcode CM17 9BS is located in an urban city, within the Church Langley South & Potter Street area of Harlow in the East of England region, and forms part of the Potter Street area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 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 Potter Street is £47,955 per year. The median sale price in Church Langley South & Potter Street is £360,000 (around £460 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £424,375. The nearest station is Harlow Mill, about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Potter Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,153 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Potter Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Potter Street is £47,955 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from CM17 9BS.
Potter Street near CM17 9BS 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £460 per square foot) in Church Langley South & Potter Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £570,000 | £361 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £406,500 | £483 |
| Terraced | 58 | £349,500 | £489 |
| Flats | 12 | £227,500 | £395 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £440,500 | £208,750 | £319,000 | £275,475 |
| 2017 | £435,000 | £200,000 | £345,000 | £277,500 |
| 2018 | £405,000 | £209,800 | £350,000 | £287,000 |
| 2019 | £440,000 | £210,000 | £350,000 | £282,500 |
| 2020 | £430,000 | £195,000 | £350,000 | £285,000 |
| 2021 | £489,500 | £225,000 | £375,000 | £305,750 |
| 2022 | £552,500 | £228,500 | £420,000 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £527,500 | £212,500 | £390,750 | £336,250 |
| 2024 | £472,500 | £228,500 | £410,000 | £325,000 |
| 2025 | £507,750 | £228,000 | £396,000 | £350,000 |
| 2026 | £570,000 | £227,000 | £406,500 | £345,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £353 | £334 | £409 | £403 |
| 2017 | £419 | £382 | £386 | £394 |
| 2018 | £414 | £359 | £377 | £407 |
| 2019 | £375 | £367 | £407 | £398 |
| 2020 | £387 | £336 | £393 | £398 |
| 2021 | £422 | £375 | £401 | £441 |
| 2022 | £428 | £382 | £440 | £480 |
| 2023 | £442 | £300 | £447 | £447 |
| 2024 | £456 | £347 | £433 | £468 |
| 2025 | £432 | £401 | £441 | £482 |
| 2026 | £365 | £393 | £483 | £489 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM17 9BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11, Brenthall Towers, Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9AL | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 257, Fullers Mead, Harlow, CM17 9AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 56, Fullers Mead, Harlow, CM17 9AS | Terraced | Freehold | £595,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 63, Fullers Mead, Harlow, CM17 9AS | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 103, Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9AF | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the CM17 9BS postcode area, located within Potter Street, there are 7 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Potter Street Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Passmores Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Henry Moore Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Feb 2012. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM17 9BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 - 2 Prentice Place, Harlow, CM17 9BG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9AD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Harlow district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM17 9BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Leppard
Church Langley South & Potter Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Vince
Harlow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM17 9BS records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM17 9BS in Church Langley South & Potter Street is £360,000 (about £460 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CM17 9BS, including Potter Street Academy (Good), Passmores Academy (Good) and Henry Moore Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CM17 9BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,153 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 9BS is Chris Vince (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Leppard (Conservative and Unionist Party).