Postcode report
Is CM17 0JP a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CM17 0JP: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM17 0JP is a postcode in Old Harlow, Harlow, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM17 0JP, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM17 0JP are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM17 0JP is based on Epping Forest 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,286 residents, 239 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CM17 0JP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £363k from 98 rolling sales, down 9.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM17 0JP can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM17 0JP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM17 0JP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM17 0JP
Is CM17 0JP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM17 0JP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM17 0JP?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CM17 0JP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM17 0JP?
LocaleIQ matched CM17 0JP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM17 0JP?
The latest median sold price is £363k based on 98 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM17 0JP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.