Postcode Analysis Harlow, East of England

WATERHOUSE MOOR, CM18 6BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs15
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Good1072 pupils0.4 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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Sir Frederick Gibberd College

440 pupils0.8 km
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Harlow Fields School and College

Good158 pupils0.8 km
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Purford Green Primary School

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy

Good274 pupils0.9 km
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement434 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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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