Staple Tye & Latton Bush
Harlow 010 · 5 sub-areas · 8,011 residents
Harlow 010 is a residential part of Harlow in the East of England, home to around 8,000 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,320 a month — slightly above the UK national median but noticeably cheaper than commuter towns closer to London. Just over half of residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, and nearly all properties have gigabit broadband.
Staple Tye & Latton Bush 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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Staple Tye & Latton Bush?
The area is unusually green for its density — 6 parks and 2 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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.
Staple Tye & Latton Bush in Harlow
Living in Staple Tye & Latton Bush
This part of Harlow has the feel of a settled, working town neighbourhood rather than a transient rental area. The population skews younger than might be expected — around a quarter of residents are under 18, which signals a genuinely family-oriented community — but there's a broad spread across age groups. It's the kind of place where people put down roots rather than move through.
On cost, Harlow 010 sits in the more affordable tier of the East of England. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,320 a month, which is above the UK national median of roughly £1,200 but considerably less than equivalent properties in areas closer to the M25. The median home sale price is around £310,000, and it takes a typical buyer about five years to save a deposit — manageable by South East standards, if not exactly easy.
Just over half of households here own their home, and a notable 32.7% are in social housing — a higher social-rented share than you'd find in many comparable East of England neighbourhoods. Private renting accounts for only around 12% of tenures. That mix shapes the community: it's more rooted than a high-turnover rental area, with a range of income levels living alongside one another.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.6 km away in a straight line. Around 62% of commuters use a car, with just 6.5% travelling by public transport. One in five works from home. Gigabit broadband coverage is effectively universal at 99.4%, which makes the work-from-home figure easier to sustain. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harlow 010 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with affordable rents by South East standards and near-universal gigabit broadband. The trade-off is that school inspection outcomes are below average and crime rates run above the national figure. It suits people who value space and community over proximity to city amenities.
- What is the rent in Harlow 010?
- A one-bedroom runs around £1,016 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,320, and a three-bedroom around £1,563. These are estimates scaled from district-level data rather than directly measured neighbourhood figures. Rents rose by about 6.7% over the past year.
- Is Harlow 010 safe?
- Crime sits at around 112 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80. It's not an unusually dangerous area, but it's above the national middle. The deprivation score suggests acquisitive crime is the main driver. Parts of the neighbourhood with higher owner-occupation tend to have a calmer feel.
- What's the commute from Harlow 010 to London?
- By public transport, it takes around 71 minutes to London. The nearest mainline station is about 3.6 km away in a straight line, so most people drive to the station. Only around 6.5% of residents use public transport for their commute — most travel by car.
- Who lives in Harlow 010?
- Mostly families and longer-term residents. Around a quarter of the population is under 18, just over half of households own their home, and nearly a third are in social housing. It's a mixed-income community with a below-average share of degree-holders and a relatively high proportion of workers in health and public-sector roles.
- What schools are near Harlow 010?
- There are 99 schools within 2km, but only around 25% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national figure of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.3 km away. If school quality is a priority, check individual Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries before committing to the area.
- Is Harlow 010 good for families?
- The age profile suggests many families already live here — a quarter of residents are under 18, and couples with children make up nearly 22% of households. Greenspace is genuinely accessible, with 97% of residents within walking distance of green space. The main concern for families is school quality, where Ofsted outcomes are well below the national average.