Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Harlow: a school rated Good 0.1 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 9LR.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 28 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: Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
9crimes 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.
- 9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
10GP & 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.
- 10 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OLD HARLOW HEALTH CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 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?
22green spaces
- 32.1 ha total
- largest park 7.9 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: East Park — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
- 19 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Farmfoods, Aldi…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Newhall Neighbourhood Centre — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM17 9LR.
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 9LR
CM17 9LR scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op Newhall Neighbourhood Centre 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM17 9LR 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 28 schools within the typical catchment area, including 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Mark Hall Academy, within a short walk.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OLD HARLOW HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
