Potter Street
Harlow 008 · 5 sub-areas · 7,622 residents
Harlow 008 is a residential patch of Harlow in the East of England, home to around 7,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,320 a month — broadly in line with the Harlow average. The standout here is tenure: over a third of households are in social housing, and more than half own their home, leaving relatively few private renters.
Potter Street is a green, lower-density part of Harlow — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Potter Street?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,513 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Potter Street in Harlow
Living in Potter Street
Harlow 008 has the feel of a settled, working-town neighbourhood — not the most polished corner of Essex, but solid, affordable, and close to green space. Around 85% of residents can reach a park or open space within a short walk, with greenspace sitting just 184 metres away on average. That's a genuine asset for families and anyone who wants to decompress without getting in a car.
On rent, this part of Harlow sits at a median of around £1,320 a month for a two-bedroom home — competitive against the wider South East, and notably cheaper than commuter towns closer to the M25. A one-bed runs about £1,016 and a three-bed around £1,563. Rents rose roughly 6.7% in the past year, so the direction of travel is upward, though the base is still relatively modest by regional standards.
The neighbourhood skews towards families and longer-term residents rather than the young-professional churn you'd see in parts of Chelmsford or Hertfordshire. Nearly a quarter of the population is under 18 — above the national norm — and the over-65 share is 17%. Around 20% of households are couples with children. Social housing accounts for 35% of tenure, which is well above the national average and shapes the community feel: this is an area with roots, not one in constant demographic flux.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.5 km away — about a 44-minute walk, so you'll want a bus or a bike. Around 64% of residents commute by car, which tracks for a new town built around road access. Broadband is excellent, with 99% gigabit coverage. See the streets and sub-areas below for a more granular look at the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harlow 008 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's affordable, green — 85% of residents are within walking distance of open space — and settled in character, with a lot of long-term owner-occupiers and social renters. It's not polished or particularly well-connected by public transport, and school quality nearby is below the national average. For families wanting space and low rents without paying commuter-belt premiums, it's a reasonable choice.
- What is the rent in Harlow 008?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £1,016 a month, a two-bed about £1,319, and a three-bed roughly £1,563. These are estimates scaled from Harlow-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 6.7% in the past year, so expect the trend to continue upward.
- Is Harlow 008 safe?
- Crime runs at about 79 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is very close to the UK national average of around 80. That makes this a broadly typical area rather than a notably high-crime or low-crime one. Anti-social behaviour and property crime are the more common categories, in line with most of Harlow.
- What's the commute from Harlow 008 to London?
- By public transport, it takes just over 72 minutes to reach London. The nearest mainline station is roughly 3.5 km away — you'll want a bus or bike rather than walking. Most residents (around 64%) drive to work, which reflects how car-dependent this part of Harlow is.
- Who lives in Harlow 008?
- It's a mixed but settled community — over half of households own their home, around 35% are in social housing, and fewer than 12% are private renters. There's a higher-than-average share of under-18s and a significant proportion of couples with children. It's not a graduate-heavy or transient area.
- What schools are near Harlow 008?
- There are 76 schools within 2km, but only around 15% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national figure of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.1 km away. Families should look into specific schools carefully, as proximity alone doesn't guarantee a well-rated place.
- How does Harlow 008 compare to the rest of Harlow for rent?
- Harlow 008 sits roughly in line with the Harlow average. A two-bed at around £1,319 a month is competitive for the East of England and considerably cheaper than commuter towns closer to London. The trade-off is that public transport is limited and school quality nearby is below the national norm.