Postcode CM20 2SU is located in an urban city, within the Netteswell ward of Harlow in the East of England region, and forms part of the Nettleswell area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nettleswell is £49,922 per year. The nearest station is Harlow Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harlow Town Park.
Nettleswell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Nettleswell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Nettleswell is £49,922 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from CM20 2SU.
Nettleswell near CM20 2SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harlow Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Harlow Town | N/A | Walking directions to Harlow Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harlow Town Park | Large | Walking directions to Harlow Town Park |
| 0.4 mi | Glebelands Park | Small | Walking directions to Glebelands Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Netteswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £645,000 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £380,000 | £397 |
| Terraced | 42 | £334,500 | £381 |
| Flats | 28 | £221,000 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £157,000 | £343,750 | £249,000 |
| 2017 | £720,000 | £179,500 | £366,500 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | £577,250 | £200,000 | £327,250 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | £775,000 | £215,500 | £332,500 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £520,000 | £197,500 | £393,000 | £263,000 |
| 2021 | £413,000 | £237,500 | £360,000 | £297,000 |
| 2022 | £390,000 | £286,750 | £400,000 | £324,000 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £304,000 | £360,000 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £358,100 | £215,000 | £430,000 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | £600,000 | £223,750 | £390,000 | £328,500 |
| 2026 | £690,000 | £222,000 | — | £341,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £274 | £346 | £302 |
| 2017 | — | £289 | £326 | £293 |
| 2018 | £328 | £413 | £386 | £308 |
| 2019 | — | £440 | £351 | £303 |
| 2020 | £326 | £372 | £353 | £315 |
| 2021 | £381 | £401 | £415 | £334 |
| 2022 | £413 | £407 | £399 | £375 |
| 2023 | £470 | £396 | £367 | £363 |
| 2024 | £382 | £387 | £420 | £358 |
| 2025 | £340 | £391 | £409 | £388 |
| 2026 | £393 | £345 | — | £380 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 2SU.
In the CM20 2SU postcode area, located within Nettleswell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM20 2SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 1A Edinburgh Way, Harlow, CM20 2DA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | 5 Howard Way, Harlow, CM20 2AB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3FA | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Harlow district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM20 2SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colleen Lee Morrison
Netteswell - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Vince
Harlow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM20 2SU records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM20 2SU in Nettleswell is £300,000 (about £382 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CM20 2SU, including Burnt Mill Academy (Good), St Alban's Catholic Academy (Good) and Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM20 2SU is Harlow Town, about 754 m away.
CM20 2SU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,925 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 CM20 2SU is Chris Vince (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colleen Lee Morrison (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.