Old Harlow

Old Harlow is situated in the north-east area of the town and is the oldest area of the town. Old Harlow pre-dates the first written record in the Doomsday Book of 1086, so it not sure when the town first came into existence. Originally Old Harlow was going to be the central area of Harlow New Town, however due to the amount demolition works needed and the loss of agricultural land it was decided to build Harlow New Town to the west of Old Harlow. As Harlow New Town was being built Old Harlow seemed to be forgotten and had fallen behind with its development. It was not until 1977 that Old Harlow was improved with the building of a health centre and a senior citizens day centre. Old Harlow still remains village-like with 2 Grade 1 listed buildings and many other Grade 2 listed buildings.

There are 52 housing estates in the Old Harlow ward with a total population of around 5,800 and around 2,500 homes. Please click here for a map of the Old Harlow ward.

The ward has a number of facilities including:

• Schools
• Places of worship
• Parks and playing fields
• Wooded areas and green space
• Community facilities
• Library
• Health facilities
• Pubs
• Childcare/nursery facilities
• Neighbourhood hatches which comprise of community and shopping facilities.  

 

 

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