Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

288

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM18 6BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM18 6BG's 66% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £322k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

home £322,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM18 6BG 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.

For families considering a move, CM18 6BG represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00110858 (shared with 4 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 6BG. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 314,000

3 sales · Mean £ 297,333

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

CM18 6BG has low crime rates — 37 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour17
Drugs15
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.5 km
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William Martin Church of England Junior School

Good238 pupils0.7 km
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils1.0 km
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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Good476 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Off Licence0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dial A Kebab0.8 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.7 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria Express0.7 km
  • New Harlow Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Randaa0.8 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.9 km
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.2 km
  • Garden Of India0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Poplar Kitten0.7 km
  • The Heart And Club0.6 km
  • The Phoenix Pub0.3 km
  • Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Church Leys0.2 km
  • Church Leys0.2 km
  • Tumbler Road0.2 km
  • Tumbler Road0.3 km
  • The Phoenix0.3 km