Living in Harlow
Harlow is a large municipality in East of England, United Kingdom, home to 86,191 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 46%, #177 of 388), students (top 56%, #198 of 354), early retirees (top 70%, #269 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Harlow
- It is part of Greater London, 33 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 47 min and sets around 15:51; in late June it sets around 21:22.
How Harlow ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East of England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 42 | #295 of 378 | #32 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #300 of 387 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #329 of 378 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #322 of 378 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #265 of 378 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #277 of 378 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #269 of 387 | #36 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 44 | #331 of 368 | #38 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 48 | #328 of 367 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 42 | #304 of 362 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #296 of 387 | #30 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #311 of 368 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #304 of 361 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Student | 47 | #198 of 354 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #295 of 378 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 40 | #286 of 388 | #25 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 42 | #323 of 363 | #38 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 39 | #323 of 387 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 31 | #270 of 378 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #322 of 388 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #363 of 388 | #42 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #339 of 388 | #40 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #205 of 388 | #31 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #361 of 388 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #349 of 388 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 60 | #177 of 388 | #25 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 47 | #312 of 368 | #35 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Hertfordshire 10 km
- Broxbourne 11 km
- Epping Forest 11 km
- Enfield 19 km
- Brentwood 21 km
- Redbridge 21 km
- Waltham Forest 22 km
- Havering 22 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.