Harlow at a glance
- Harlow has a population of about 93,000.
- It lies in England.
- London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 21 miles away.
- Close by: Chelmsford (16 miles), Stevenage (16 miles) and St Albans (19 miles).
Dating by city / United Kingdom / England / Harlow
Dating in Harlow
Members from Harlow and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.
First-date ideas for Harlow
In a town like Harlow, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Harlow
Who can I meet near Harlow?
Within 30 miles of Harlow there are 92 towns and cities — London, Luton and Cambridge among them — with more than 11 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Harlow?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Harlow and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Harlow real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Harlow?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.