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CM20 1EL

Chestnut Lane

Little Parndon & Town Centre

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Detailed insights for CM20 1EL

Overview

Postcode CM20 1EL is located in an urban city, within the Little Parndon & Town Centre area of Harlow in the East of England region, and forms part of the Little Parndon & Hare Street area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Parndon & Hare Street is £55,554 per year. The median sale price in Little Parndon & Town Centre is £315,000 (around £403 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £237,500 and £376,500. The nearest station is Harlow Town, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Spy Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Little Parndon & Hare Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Little Parndon & Hare Street has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Little Parndon & Hare Street is £55,554 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM20 1EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Parndon & Hare Street near CM20 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Harlow Town located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM20 1EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Harlow Town

N/A

Walking directions to Harlow Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM20 1EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpy GreenSmallWalking directions to Spy Green

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
2,476.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.44(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.43(-44%)
Drugs
5.79(+100%)
Vehicle crime
5.79(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
73.92%
Indian
28
6.35%
African
22
4.99%
Pakistani
16
3.63%
Other White
12
2.72%
Total population: 441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
29.57%
No qualifications
69
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
16.4%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 372

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
36.3%
Owns with a mortgage
52
35.62%
Other social rented
18
12.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.9%
Social rents from council
9
6.16%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Little Parndon & Town Centre

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £403
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £238K – £377K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £403 per square foot) in Little Parndon & Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Parndon & Town Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£450,000£470
Semi-Detached4£437,500£403
Terraced28£330,000£407
Flats17£195,000£355

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Parndon & Town Centre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Parndon & Town Centre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£348,000£182,500£325,000£270,250
2017£445,000£186,000£349,975£278,750
2018£433,748£193,500£399,995£276,000
2019£444,000£202,000£414,995£298,000
2020£445,000£192,500£367,500£295,000
2021£425,000£197,500£455,000£291,500
2022£475,000£190,000£419,250£335,000
2023£587,500£202,500£415,000£325,000
2024£455,000£182,000£440,000£330,000
2025£537,000£202,500£425,000£337,000
2026£435,000£198,500£537,500£329,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Parndon & Town Centre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Parndon & Town Centre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373£308£308£313
2017£300£348£370£315
2018£378£357£356£315
2019£418£397£357£317
2020£402£394£418£325
2021£383£358£370£333
2022£445£384£427£379
2023£392£391£471£345
2024£450£361£391£387
2025£449£354£430£398
2026£470£402£365£391
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Parndon & Town Centre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little Parndon & Town Centre in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 1EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 1EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202667, Upper Park, Harlow, CM20 1TNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£450,000
04 Jun 202519, Upper Park, Harlow, CM20 1TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£477,000
26 Aug 20258, Park Mead, Harlow, CM20 1RJTerracedFreehold£293,000
16 Mar 2026The Shark, Hobtoe Road, Harlow, CM20 1THOtherLeasehold£133,000
22 Sept 202539, Park Mead, Harlow, CM20 1RLTerracedFreehold£376,500

Schools

In the CM20 1EL postcode area, located within Little Parndon & Hare Street, there are 5 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 CM20 1EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryLittle Parndon Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.3 miPrimaryPemberley AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryHare Street Community Primary School and NurseryCommunity school
Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM20 1EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM20 1EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express1-6 Harvey Centre (Ground Floor), Harlow, CM20 1XNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMini Delikatesy KubusHarlow, CM20 1XRWalking directions to Mini Delikatesy Kubus
0.4 miBest-oneHarberts Road, Harlow, CM19 4ETWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miSainsbury'sFifth Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 CM20 1EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Nicholas Carter

Little Parndon & Town Centre - 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
ParishHarlow, unparished areaE43000064
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Little Parndon & Hare StreetE02004547
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harlow 004CE01021841
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2004-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CM20 1EL

Is CM20 1EL (Little Parndon & Hare Street) safe?

The area around CM20 1EL records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near CM20 1EL?

The median sale price around CM20 1EL in Little Parndon & Town Centre is £315,000 (about £403 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM20 1EL?

There are 6 schools close to CM20 1EL, including Little Parndon Primary Academy (Requires improvement), Pemberley Academy (Good) and Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CM20 1EL?

The closest station to CM20 1EL is Harlow Town, about 1,300 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM20 1EL?

CM20 1EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM20 1EL (Little Parndon & Hare Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harlow covering CM20 1EL is Chris Vince (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Nicholas Carter (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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