Waterhouse Moor is in Harlow and in Harlow district. CM18 6BB is located in the Bush Fair electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, CM18 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM18 6DF, CM18 6BD, CM18 6BJ, CM18 6BG, CM18 6DE, CM18 6BE, CM18 6DD, CM18 6BY, CM18 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 6BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 37.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 34.2% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 15% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 41.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 26% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 22.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 13.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 15.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 92.5% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 86.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 86.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.6% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterhouse Moor was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterhouse Moor has the 5th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-24 | £327,814 |
| 35 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-13 | £349,251 |
| 38 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-01-28 | £312,494 |
| 39 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2018-05-25 | £303,962 |
| 49 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2017-06-09 | £371,649 |
CM18 6BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Martin Church of England Junior School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purford Green Primary School Purford Green , CM18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 951 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,045 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 539 yd | |
| Harlow Rugby Club | Harlow Rugby Union Football Club, Howard Way | 582 yd | |
| Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | 9 Corner House, Bush Fair | 641 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria | 2-3 North House, Bush Fair | 652 yd | |
| Garden Of India | 12-13 North House, Bush Fair | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Pub | The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road | 274 yd | |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club | Tilegate Road, Harlow | 539 yd | |
| Poplar Kitten | Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road | 637 yd | |
| The Heart And Club | Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road | 725 yd | |
| Elbow Grease | Salvation Army Hall, Tendring Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Express Harlow | 5 North House, Bush Fair | 652 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 10 North House, Bush Fair | 652 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 663 yd | |
| Cafe Pizzeria Express | 8 Corner House, Bush Fair | 663 yd | |
| Dope Bunz | Unit 8 & 9, Service Industrial Area | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Long House, Bush Fair | 696 yd | |
| Co-op | 2-4 Manor Hatch, Harlow | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Bush Fair Tilegate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 495 yd |
| St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Barn Mead Barn Mead | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.