Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BD.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM18 6BD 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM18 6BD's 55% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6BD is a safe, established residential area on Waterhouse Moor, 0.3km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Bush Fair ward and the Harlow constituency.

The people who live in CM18 6BD are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00110864 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6BD. 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

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 319,857

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM18 6BD has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime11
Drugs10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.6 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils1.0 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils1.0 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Netteswell Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Bush Fair Butchers0.6 km
  • Martins0.7 km
  • TSA News0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Phoenix Pub0.2 km
  • Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Heart And Club0.6 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Garden Of India0.6 km
  • Harlow Rugby Club0.5 km
  • Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe1.0 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.6 km
  • New Good Friends0.6 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.6 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.6 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.3 km
  • Harlow Mill3.4 km
  • Roydon5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Leys0.1 km
  • Church Leys0.1 km
  • Tumbler Road0.2 km
  • Tumbler Road0.2 km
  • The Phoenix0.2 km