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CM20 2UD

Edinburgh Gate

Netteswell

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Overview

Postcode CM20 2UD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Harlow Town Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Nettleswell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.4%

Approximately 0.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Nettleswell is £49,922 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from CM20 2UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Nettleswell near CM20 2UD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM20 2UD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Harlow Town

N/A

Walking directions to Harlow Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM20 2UD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHarlow Town ParkLargeWalking directions to Harlow Town Park

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
1,217.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.38(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.98(+73%)
Public order
17.2(+236%)
Vehicle crime
12.76(+190%)
Drugs
12.21(+322%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
59.08%
Other White
39
9.97%
Indian
19
4.86%
African
19
4.86%
Other
13
3.32%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
46.83%
Level 3 (A level)
83
22.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
7.99%
No qualifications
23
6.34%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
139
56.97%
Owns with a mortgage
82
33.61%
Owns outright
17
6.97%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.23%
Shared ownership
2
0.82%
Total households: 244

Property prices in Netteswell

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£382
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £344K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netteswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£645,000£367
Semi-Detached3£380,000£397
Terraced42£334,500£381
Flats28£221,000£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Netteswell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netteswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netteswell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netteswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netteswell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Netteswell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 2UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 2UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202570, Moore House, Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, CM20 2UDFlatsLeasehold£250,000
21 Nov 202521, Moore House, Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, CM20 2UDFlatsLeasehold£230,000
30 Jun 202544, Moore House, Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, CM20 2UDFlatsLeasehold£250,000
25 Apr 202555, Moore House, Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, CM20 2UDFlatsLeasehold£310,000
26 Jun 202523, Godfrey House, Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, CM20 2UEFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the CM20 2UD postcode area, located within Nettleswell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM20 2UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryBurnt Mill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryPemberley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM20 2UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidl1A Edinburgh Way, Harlow, CM20 2DAWalking directions to Lidl

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 2UD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colleen Lee Morrison

Netteswell - 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
WardNetteswellE05015687
ParishHarlow, unparished areaE43000064
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NettleswellE02004546
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harlow 003EE01021853
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2022-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CM20 2UD

Is CM20 2UD (Nettleswell) safe?

The area around CM20 2UD 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.

What is the average house price near CM20 2UD?

The median sale price around CM20 2UD in Nettleswell is £300,000 (about £382 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM20 2UD?

There are 9 schools close to CM20 2UD, including Burnt Mill Academy (Good), St Alban's Catholic Academy (Good) and Pemberley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM20 2UD?

The closest station to CM20 2UD is Harlow Town, about 207 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM20 2UD?

CM20 2UD 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).

Who represents CM20 2UD (Nettleswell) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.