Side-by-side comparison of CM17 Harlow and CM21 Sawbridgeworth covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM17 is the more affordable option at £395,000 median vs £426,500 in CM21. CM21 has lower recorded crime (767 vs 1,997 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CM17 Harlow | CM21 Sawbridgeworth |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £395,000 | £426,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,299 | £2,455 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,997 | 767 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 40.9 | 32.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 92.2 | 89.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.