Old Harlow sits as the original village heart of Harlow in Essex, England, and still feels distinctly village-like with narrow lanes, a village green and a cluster of timber-framed and listed buildings within a designated conservation area. The ward lies close to the towpath of the River Stort and adjoining green spaces such as Harlow Common, which together give it a leafy, semi-rural character despite being part of a larger new town.
Historically centred on a medieval settlement and parish church, the area contrasts with the 20th-century development that surrounds it and is noted for its independent shops, antiques dealers, pubs and cafés. That mix of history, local commerce and community-focused events makes the neighbourhood popular with residents seeking a quieter, more characterful part of Harlow while still benefiting from good connections to the town and beyond.
Postcode districts covering Old Harlow
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 23.2 miles
- Islington 19.8 miles
- City of Westminster 23.1 miles
- Bexley 22.4 miles
- Harrow 24.6 miles
- Basildon 20.2 miles
- Chelmsford 14.7 miles
- Harlow 2.1 miles
- Stevenage 16.5 miles
- Grays 22.3 miles
- St. Albans 20.1 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 16.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Church Langley North & Newhall Ward 1.1 miles
- Mark Hall Ward 1.2 miles
- Sawbridgeworth Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Church Langley South & Potter Street Ward 1.8 miles
- Netteswell Ward 2 miles
- Sheering Built-up area 2 miles
- Harlow Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Matching Parish 2.2 miles
- Bush Fair Ward 2.3 miles
- Gilston Parish 2.4 miles
- High Wych Parish 2.5 miles
- High Laver Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Old Harlow
CM17 0JZ, CM17 0LD, CM17 0FW, CM17 0AB, CM17 0JL, CM17 0EA, CM17 0SR, CM17 0DR, CM17 0DS … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 7.8 miles
- London City Airport 19.8 miles
- Harlow Mill Station 0.7 miles
- Sawbridgeworth Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels in Old Harlow Ad
- The Green Man Hotel 3
- Memorial University of Newfoundland, Harlow Campus 4
- Premier Inn Harlow 3
- Premier Inn Harlow North 3
- Pages Hotel and Guesthouse
- The Oasis Hotel
Schools in Old Harlow
- Churchgate C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow Primary
- Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School Primary
- Harlowbury Primary School Primary
- Saint Nicholas School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Ongar Castle Historic site 7.1 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 7.3 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 7.9 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 10.3 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 11.6 miles
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 11.8 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 12.9 miles
- Hylands Estate 13.6 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 15.3 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 15.6 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 16.1 miles