Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BN House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 6BN 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

CM18 6BN is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £413k 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 6BN 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.

For families considering a move, CM18 6BN represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6BN 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 6BN. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 369,750

6 sales · Mean £ 369,750

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

CM18 6BN has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Drugs13
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.3 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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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.8 km
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.8 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.9 km
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Bush Fair Food Centre0.7 km
  • Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Elbow Grease0.8 km
  • Poplar Kitten0.6 km
  • The Heart And Club0.7 km
  • The Phoenix Pub0.5 km
  • Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.2 km
  • Cafe Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Randaa0.8 km
  • Kaz's / Bishaal0.9 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Harlow Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Tennessee Express Harlow0.7 km
  • My Plaice0.9 km
  • Dial A Kebab0.8 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Co-op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town2.3 km
  • Harlow Mill3.5 km
  • Roydon5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield0.2 km
  • Westfield0.2 km
  • St Marks School0.3 km
  • St Marks School0.3 km
  • The Fortunes0.4 km