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CM20 2AD

Cambridge Road

Old Harlow

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Overview

Postcode CM20 2AD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Old Harlow & Newhall has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from CM20 2AD.

Flood risk

Very low

Old Harlow & Newhall near CM20 2AD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Harlow Mill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM20 2AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Harlow Mill

N/A

Walking directions to Harlow Mill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
670 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.96(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.93(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.13(-30%)
Vehicle crime
7.22(+64%)
Public order
7.22(+41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
78.93%
Other White
36
8.72%
Pakistani
11
2.66%
Other
8
1.94%
Other Asian
6
1.45%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
34.91%
Level 3 (A level)
62
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.02%
No qualifications
43
12.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
47.87%
Owns outright
60
31.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
13.3%
Social rents from council
9
4.79%
Other social rented
2
1.06%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Old Harlow

Median price£377,500
Price per sq ft£419
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £463K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 (about £419 per square foot) in Old Harlow area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,100,000.

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
Detached20£582,500£431
Semi-Detached40£438,500£442
Terraced24£351,500£428
Flats36£232,500£400

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£570,000£222,000£380,000£299,000
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
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£319£356£451£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
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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 2AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 2AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 2025Flat 19, Riverside Court, Cambridge Road, Harlow, CM20 2ADFlatsLeasehold£230,000
02 Oct 2025Flat 41, Riverside Court, Cambridge Road, Harlow, CM20 2ADFlatsLeasehold£226,500
17 Dec 2025The White Horse, 160, Old Road, Harlow, CM17 0HQOtherFreehold£480,000
29 Oct 2025180, Old Road, Harlow, CM17 0HQDetachedFreehold£375,000
18 Jun 2025Flat 4, 206, Old Road, Harlow, CM17 0HQFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the CM20 2AD postcode area, located within Old Harlow & Newhall, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM20 2AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryHarlowbury Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryFawbert and Barnard's Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryHigh Wych Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM20 2AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM20 2AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHoo Express1 The Hoo, Harlow, CM17 0HTWalking directions to Hoo Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Harlow district (2025-26).

Band A£1,478
Band B£1,724
Band C£1,970
Band D£2,216
Band E£2,709
Band F£3,202
Band G£3,694
Band H£4,433

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 2AD, 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 001AE01021854
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CM20 2AD

Is CM20 2AD (Old Harlow & Newhall) safe?

The area around CM20 2AD 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.

What is the average house price near CM20 2AD?

The median sale price around CM20 2AD in Old Harlow & Newhall is £377,500 (about £419 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM20 2AD?

There are 3 schools close to CM20 2AD, including Harlowbury Primary School (Good), Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School (Good) and High Wych Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM20 2AD?

The closest station to CM20 2AD is Harlow Mill, about 534 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM20 2AD?

CM20 2AD 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).

Who represents CM20 2AD (Old Harlow & Newhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harlow covering CM20 2AD 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).

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Data Sources

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.