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Harlow is a town in Essex with a population of 93,329. The median house price is £332,000, with 2,088 sales in the past 12 months. Prices have risen 14.5 per cent over five years.
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Terraced homes account for 45.3 per cent of the housing stock, and 53.7 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. The median age of residents is 37.3 years. About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Harlow. Crime stands at 11.5 per 1,000 residents; violent crime is the largest category. The town has 42 schools including 30 primary and 7 secondary; 13 of 15 rated by Ofsted are good or better. Transport links include 2 rail stations, with Harlow Town Rail Station offering a 31-minute commute to London Liverpool Street. Air quality is moderate; nitrogen dioxide averages 10.4 microgrammes per cubic metre and PM2.5 averages 7.4. The area benefits from 80.5 per cent gigabit-capable broadband coverage. There are 39 supermarkets, 131 greenspaces, and 17 leisure facilities. Council tax for band D is £2,298.69 in 2026/27.
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