CM18 6BW 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Prices average £545k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00110858 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BW.
288
47
£ 42,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6BW 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM18 6BW's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £545k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6BW. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 432,500
10 sales · Mean £ 451,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6BW has low crime rates — 37 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.
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
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
Bmat Stem Academy
Purford Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.8 km
- Coppice Hatch Supermarket1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Elbow Grease0.9 km
- Poplar Kitten0.7 km
- The Heart And Club0.7 km
- The Phoenix Pub0.5 km
- Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.2 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.8 km
- Randaa0.9 km
- Kaz's / Bishaal1.0 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar0.8 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.8 km
- My Plaice1.0 km
- Dial A Kebab0.9 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.2 km
- Harlow Mill3.5 km
- Roydon5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield0.2 km
- Westfield0.2 km
- St Marks School0.2 km
- St Marks School0.3 km
- Church Leys0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186BW · Data under Open Government Licence