Harlow postcode sector CM17-9 is predominantly made up from Church Langley, Newhall, and Potter Street. It is also home to the hamlets of Foster Street, Hastingwood, and Harlow Common.
Jukes Estate Agents Harlow have taken an in depth look at this Harlow postcode sector. Below are stats, facts and information that gives a fascinating insight into specific parts of Harlow. With data from the ONS, The Land Registry and Dataloft Inform (https://dataloftinform.co.uk/), this is the first of 9 such blogs. IN the 8 to follow, Jukes Estate Agents Harlow will look at the remaining 8 Harlow postcode sectors.
Population overview
- There are 13.6 residents per hectare which is a higher population density than across the region as a whole. In 2021 there were 17,060 people living within CM17 9. The overall population increased by 18.2% in the ten years between 2011 and 2021.
- 16% of the population are aged between 35 and 44 which is above the regional average. 24.3% of households comprise just one person while 46.7% of households include families with children.
- The most predominant industry of employment is Public admin, education & health which comprises 25.9% of the working age population.
UNDER 15’s ARE THE PREDOMINANT AGE GROUP AT 21% FOLLOWED BY 35-44 YRS AT 16%.
46% OF CM17-9 PROPERTIES ARE INHABITED BY FAMILIES. 24% BY ONE PERSON. SURPRISINGLY ONLY 17% BY COUPLES.
THE SIZE OF THE WORKDAY POPULATION IS 10,228.
THE MOST POPULAR EMPLOYMENT SECTOR IS PUBLIC ADMIN, EDUCATION & HEALTH. THIS MAKES UP 25.9% OF THE CM17-9 WORKFORCE
SURPRISINGLY, THE MOST POPULAR FORM OF TRANSPORT FOR CM17-9 RESIDENTS GETTING TO WORK IS BY CAR AT 59.2%.
28% OF PEOPLE WORK FROM HOME!
LOWER MANAGERIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS MAKE UP 23% OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE. THIS IS HIGHER THAN THE REGIONAL AVERAGE.
Local Housing Stock
- 70.8% of residents within CM17 9 own their own homes while 15.6% live in privately rented accommodation.
- In 2021 there were 6,697 dwellings within CM17 9. 14.9% of properties are flats while houses make up 85.1% of housing stock.
- In the last five years there have been 516 new homes built across CM17 9, an average of 103 per year. Therefore with 6,697 dwellings in CM17-9, This sector has grown by 1.5% each year over the last 5 years.
FLATS MAKE UP 14.9% OF THE CM17-9 HOUSING STOCK.
TERRACED PROPERTIES MAKE UP 36.2%.
SEMI DETACHED PROPERTIES MAKE UP 25.3%.
DETACHED MAKE UP 23.7%.
NEW HOMES BUILT ANNUALLY IN CM17-9.
Local amenities
CM17-9 stacks up well when compared against the regional East of England figures.
It has more ‘Heritage’ buildings. It has a higher broadband speed and connectivity. There is more public green space. Ofsted rated 3 schools good. Overall CM17-9 performs well. Indeed, transport stats are good even though they fall below the regional average. Similarly population density, whilst appearing high against the regional figures, is ‘leveled out’ when you look at public green space!
CM17-9 Property market.
Harlow postcode sector CM17-9 has higher average prices over the last 12 months for virtually every type of property. Please note these figured do NOT include London property prices.
So when you look at the graphic below, you may wonder why property prices have not fallen. Afterall, we are being told they are falling everywhere.
These figures are on completed sales with figures supplied by The Land Registry. This means there is a ‘lag’ and properties being sold now (August 2023) will not show on Land Registry figures for 6-9 months!
The map below shows what sold where over the last 12 months.
Conclusion.
Harlow postcode sector CM17-9 has and still is a popular place to live. With fantastic rail land road links and good schools. Its popularity is still on the increase. The stats, facts and figures above show that perfectly clearly.
Finally, Jukes Estate Agents hope you have enjoyed the first one of our ‘Harlow postcode sector blogs’. We are looking forward to bringing you the next one soon!