East Hertfordshire vs Harlow
A side-by-side comparison of the East Hertfordshire and Harlowlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: East Hertfordshire is the more populous; council tax is lower in Harlow; East Hertfordshire has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| East Hertfordshire | Harlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 150,155 | 93,328 |
| Density | 316/km² | 3,056/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,455 | £2,299 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 91% | 87% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 22% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 64% |
| Aged 65+ | 18% | 15% |