Postcode report
CM20 1TL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Harlow
About CM20 1TL: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM20 1TL is a postcode in Little Parndon & Town Centre, Harlow, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM20 1TL, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM20 1TL are health and jobs, while local prosperity 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 CM20 1TL is based on Harlow 004 Census 2021. It covers 10,062 residents, 1,798 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 35% 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 5/10.
For property prices near CM20 1TL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £350k from 40 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM20 1TL can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM20 1TL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM20 1TL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 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 CM20 1TL
Is CM20 1TL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 35% 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 CM20 1TL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM20 1TL?
9 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 CM20 1TL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for CM20 1TL?
LocaleIQ matched CM20 1TL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM20 1TL?
The latest median sold price is £350k based on 40 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM20 1TL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.