CM18 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Waterhouse Moor, 0.2km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM18 6BA has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 10.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00110864 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BA.
320
42
£ 42,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 42, CM18 6BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6BA. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 327,000
5 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Flat
£ 129,250
2 sales · Mean £ 129,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6BA has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
Purford Green Primary School
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.7 km
- Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Elbow Grease0.8 km
- Poplar Kitten0.5 km
- The Heart And Club0.8 km
- The Phoenix Pub0.4 km
- Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.1 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.6 km
- Randaa0.7 km
- Kaz's / Bishaal0.9 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar1.0 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.6 km
- My Plaice0.9 km
- Dial A Kebab0.7 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.3 km
- Harlow Mill3.6 km
- Roydon5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield0.2 km
- Westfield0.2 km
- The Fortunes0.3 km
- The Fortunes0.3 km
- Church Leys0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186BA · Data under Open Government Licence