Jack Stevens Close Harlow
16 addresses across 1 postcode (CM17), about 20 m long. USRN 16500641.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Harlow costs £2,299 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harlow Mill, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Harlow Common, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Church Langley Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 99 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (13); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Harlow in 2026-27: Band D £2,299 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,532 | £1,788 | £2,043 | £2,299 | £2,810 | £3,320 | £3,831 | £4,597 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (52% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO - townwide.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 96 Potter Street CM17 9AQ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Avenue Home London Road, Latton Common, CM17 9NJ, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Avenue Home London Road, Latton Common, CM17 9NJ: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 11 Potter Street: up to 8 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Pytt Field: up to 5 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Manor Hatch: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Manor Hatch: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 85 m and 86 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM17 9BD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harlow Mill 279,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Harlow Town 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Sawbridgeworth 471,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Red Lion Potter Street | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Harlow Town Centre | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | The Stow Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Langley Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Potter Street Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Florence Nightingale Health | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | The Princess Alexandra Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Harlow Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Harlow Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harlow Common 33 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nicholls Field Playing Field 7.9 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fullers Mead Allotments 2,710 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 39 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Netteswellbury Barn, Netteswell, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Netteswellbury Barn, Netteswell | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Park | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Mark Bushes | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Perry Spring | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Netteswell Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Rye Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Latton Island | Island | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 16 |
7 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Harlow: see them on the Harlow page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Street Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Passmores Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Henry Moore Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Purford Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Church Langley Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Latton Green Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newhall Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Street Baptist Church CM17 9AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Janet Causton Catering CM17 9EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Harlow Masonic Hall Club CM17 9EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2011 |
| Potters Grill CM17 9BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Dorringtons CM17 9BG | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N CM17 9BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Chahil CM17 9BG | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2009 |
| The Potter Street Pharmacy CM17 9BG | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Blossoms Community Nursery CM17 9AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily CM17 9BG | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2022 |
| The Red Lion Public House CM17 9AH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| The Red Lion Best Kebab (Mobile) CM17 9AH | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Fat Boyz CM17 9AH | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Schoolgate Nursery CM17 9EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2013 |
| Passmores Academy At Potter Street Academy CM17 9EU | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chapel Lane (23); On or near Parking Area (19); On or near Meyrick Mead (16); On or near Swenys (12); On or near Church Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 60% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CM17 9BD: 16 addresses
Nearby streets
Hillside · Chapel Lane · Church Road · Red Lion Crescent · Chapel Fields · Prentice Place · Red Lion Crescent · London Road · Red Lion Lane · Potters Field · Meyrick Mead · Chapel Fields
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.