Sold price trend +14.5%
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Harlow is an Essex town with a population of 93,329. The median house price stands at £332,000, with 2,088 sales in the past 12 months and prices up 14.5% over five years. The median price-to-earnings ratio is 8.8, compared to a five-year average of 10.0.
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Most homes are terraced (45.3%), with flats accounting for 27%. Owner-occupation stands at 53.7%, with a median age of 37.3 years. The area ranks around the middle on deprivation measures, with about 35% of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. Crime recorded 1,138 offences in July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), with violent crime the highest category at 516 incidents. The town has 42 schools including 30 primary and 7 secondary; 14 of the 16 rated schools are rated good or better by Ofsted. Transport links include 2 rail stations; Harlow Town Rail Station offers 31-minute commutes to London Liverpool Street. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Broadband coverage is strong: 80.5% gigabit-capable and 94.8% superfast. Employment stands at 62.9%, with retail and wholesale the largest sector at 18.5%.
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