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CM20 1RF

Rectory Wood

Little Parndon & Town Centre

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Detailed insights for CM20 1RF

Overview

Postcode CM20 1RF 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 high crime levels, with around 74.3 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 Little Parndon & Hare Street is £55,554 per year. The median sale price in Little Parndon & Town Centre is £320,000 (around £396 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,750 and £377,375. The nearest station is Harlow Town, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Spy Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.2%
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 13,963 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Little Parndon & Hare Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% 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 1RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Parndon & Hare Street near CM20 1RF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM20 1RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Harlow Town

N/A

Walking directions to Harlow Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM20 1RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSpy GreenSmallWalking directions to Spy Green

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
4,717.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.62(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.42(-27%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(+46%)
Public order
6.44(+26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
57.83%
Other White
32
10.22%
Indian
31
9.9%
African
30
9.58%
Pakistani
12
3.83%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
37.55%
No qualifications
39
14.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.79%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
26.15%
Owns outright
26
20%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.92%
Other social rented
13
10%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Little Parndon & Town Centre

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £396
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £234K – £377K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £396 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
Terraced30£330,000£399
Flats19£202,000£370

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£210,000£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£381£365£380
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 1RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 1RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2025151, Rectory Wood, Harlow, CM20 1RQTerracedFreehold£425,000
05 Dec 20258, Hester Mews, Hodings Road, Harlow, CM20 1NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
16 May 202591, Morley Grove, Harlow, CM20 1EDTerracedFreehold£400,000
20 Jul 20262, Rectory Wood, Harlow, CM20 1RDTerracedFreehold£414,000
14 Jan 202689, Rectory Wood, Harlow, CM20 1RDTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the CM20 1RF postcode area, located within Little Parndon & Hare Street, there are 6 primary and 3 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 1RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryPemberley AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.2 miPrimaryLittle Parndon Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryHare Street Community Primary School and NurseryCommunity school
Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM20 1RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sFifth Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miMini Delikatesy KubusHarlow, CM20 1XRWalking directions to Mini Delikatesy Kubus
0.4 miTesco Express1-6 Harvey Centre (Ground Floor), Harlow, CM20 1XNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miIceland22 Broad Walk Mall, Harlow, CM20 1XWWalking directions to Iceland

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 1RF, 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 004AE01021839
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM20 1RF

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

The area around CM20 1RF 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CM20 1RF?

The median sale price around CM20 1RF in Little Parndon & Town Centre is £320,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM20 1RF?

There are 9 schools close to CM20 1RF, including Pemberley Academy (Good), Little Parndon Primary Academy (Requires improvement) 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 1RF?

The closest station to CM20 1RF is Harlow Town, about 889 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM20 1RF?

CM20 1RF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Harlow covering CM20 1RF 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).