Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Harlow: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CM20 3RB.
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?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 39 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bmat Stem Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
83crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 83 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 56.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: EWMHS WEST ESSEX — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 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?
13green spaces
- 70.5 ha total
- largest park 56.3 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Harlow Leisurezone — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
29shops & libraries
- 24 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Asda, Tesco, Iceland…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Harlow — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM20 3RB.
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 CM20.
Average sold price by property type across the CM20 district, 2021–2026.
About CM20 3RB
CM20 3RB scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM20 3RB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,074 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 39 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is The Downs Primary School and Nursery, within a short walk.
There were 83 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EWMHS WEST ESSEX, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
