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CM20 3BH

Orchard Croft

Mark Hall

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Overview

Postcode CM20 3BH is located in an urban city, within the Mark Hall area of Harlow in the East of England region, and forms part of the Mark Hall & Templefields area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mark Hall & Templefields is £48,992 per year. The median sale price in Mark Hall is £325,000 (around £347 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £350,000. The nearest station is Harlow Town, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mark Hall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Mark Hall & Templefields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,246 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Mark Hall & Templefields has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.2%

Approximately 45.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Mark Hall & Templefields is £48,992 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM20 3BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Mark Hall & Templefields near CM20 3BH 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM20 3BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMark Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Mark Hall Park
0.4 miThe QuarrySmallWalking directions to The Quarry
0.4 miLadyshot Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Ladyshot Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
3,309 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.07(+40%)
Vehicle crime
7.11(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.4(-45%)
Other theft
4.98(-9%)
Drugs
3.55(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
76.58%
Other White
31
9.81%
African
11
3.48%
Caribbean
7
2.22%
Bangladeshi
6
1.9%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
22.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
18.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.44%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.44%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
43.65%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.6%
Owns outright
24
19.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.52%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Mark Hall

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £347
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £350K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £347 per square foot) in Mark Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mark Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£550,000£419
Semi-Detached6£344,000£386
Terraced36£336,000£347
Flats18£189,000£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mark Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mark Hall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£310,000£270,000
2017£180,000£303,000£267,818
2018£180,000£317,500£270,000
2019£185,000£334,500£270,000
2020£205,000£330,000£295,000
2021£210,000£352,500£300,000
2022£175,000£362,500£332,250
2023£195,000£439,250£328,500
2024£180,000£475,000£327,000
2025£191,500£362,500£335,000
2026£200,000£363,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mark Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mark Hall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£348£289
2017£272£324£288
2018£315£320£304
2019£273£334£290
2020£282£316£304
2021£341£364£319
2022£317£382£350
2023£315£359£356
2024£307£337£355
2025£277£372£345
2026£321£392£358
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mark Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mark Hall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 3BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM20 3BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2025128, Orchard Croft, Harlow, CM20 3BEFlatsLeasehold£155,000
09 Jan 20266, Blackbush Spring, Harlow, CM20 3DYTerracedFreehold£307,500
17 Jul 202682, Cooks Spinney, Harlow, CM20 3BNTerracedFreehold£330,000
24 Oct 2025110, Cooks Spinney, Harlow, CM20 3BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
13 Feb 202675, Cooks Spinney, Harlow, CM20 3BLTerracedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the CM20 3BH postcode area, located within Mark Hall & Templefields, there are 8 primary and 4 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 3BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCooks Spinney Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryTany's Dell Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM20 3BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM20 3BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop33-34 The Stow, Harlow, CM20 3ANWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miAldiFirst Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3FAWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miPypers Hatch Food & WineMaddox Road, Harlow, CM20 3NGWalking directions to Pypers Hatch Food & Wine

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 3BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Matthew Purse

Mark Hall - 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
WardMark HallE05015686
ParishHarlow, unparished areaE43000064
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mark Hall & TemplefieldsE02004545
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harlow 002AE01021844
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM20 3BH

Is CM20 3BH (Mark Hall & Templefields) safe?

The area around CM20 3BH records about 72 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CM20 3BH?

The median sale price around CM20 3BH in Mark Hall is £325,000 (about £347 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM20 3BH?

There are 12 schools close to CM20 3BH, including Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery (Good), Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St Alban's Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CM20 3BH?

CM20 3BH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM20 3BH (Mark Hall & Templefields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harlow covering CM20 3BH is Chris Vince (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Matthew Purse (Conservative and Unionist Party).