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CM17 9RL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Lower crime rate3.7/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesDrugsOther TheftVehicle Crime…and 2 more

Trend -31% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 7.8/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10England
Median sold price£363kCM17 sample - 163 sales
Recent change-9.9%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area86.1%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, mixed white black caribbean
Immediate area10.1%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area46.2%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area5,547Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area63.9%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area76.9%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area85.6%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied76.9% dominant

Owned76.9%
Private rent17.6%
Social rent5%

Plenty of well-rated schools 4 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 11 matched

Boxing Session 10-16yrsAges 10-14 · Harlow Amateur Boxing Club, Ladyshot, Harlow, UK · 1.9 km
Sports
Boxing Training 14+Ages 10-14 · Harlow Amateur Boxing Club, Ladyshot, Harlow, UK · 1.9 km
Sports
The Code Zone Coding Club – Harlow (6-16yrs)Ages 6-16 · Moot House, The Stow, Harlow, UK · 2.0 km
Coding & STEM

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks11street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About CM17 9RL: area rating, property, schools and local change

CM17 9RL is a postcode in Church Langley South & Potter Street, Harlow, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM17 9RL, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CM17 9RL are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 9RL is based on Harlow 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,938 residents, 5,547 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 5% 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 9/10.

For property prices near CM17 9RL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £363k from 163 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 9RL can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 11 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 9RL 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 9RL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 9RL

Is CM17 9RL a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% 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 9RL?

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 9RL?

4 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 9RL?

LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for CM17 9RL?

LocaleIQ matched CM17 9RL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in CM17 9RL?

The latest median sold price is £363k based on 163 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around CM17 9RL?

LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.