Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Harlow: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CM17 0LX.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 14 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
8GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OLD HARLOW HEALTH CENTRE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 15 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- 15.2 ha total
- largest park 4 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (600 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Farmfoods, Aldi…
- nearest 0.7 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Harlow — 0.7 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM17 0LX.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in CM17.
Average sold price by property type across the CM17 district, 2021–2026.
About CM17 0LX
CM17 0LX scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM17 0LX is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 24,036 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OLD HARLOW HEALTH CENTRE, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
