Affordability in Harlow
Homes in Harlow cost about 8.8× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That makes it harder to afford than most of the country.
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Harlow
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £1,022 | +4.2% |
| 2 bed | £1,327 | +4.2% |
| 3 bed | £1,573 | +4.3% |
| 4+ bed | £2,199 | +3.4% |
| All sizes | £1,521 | +4.0% |
Who lives in Harlow
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
55%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
15.2%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
24%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
21.6%
Children
Residents aged under 16
17.3%
Retired
Residents who are retired
20.3%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
21.8%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
5/10
Deprivation
1 = most deprived, 10 = least (IMD decile)
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Harlow?
The median house price in Harlow is £335,000 (ONS, 2025), about 8.8× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Harlow?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Harlow is £1,327 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Harlow data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.
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