Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, CM18 6BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM18 6BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	50.7%	-2.6%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	46.7%	49.3%	2.6%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CM18 6BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.7%	24.5%	-5.2%	37.9%	-13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	45.5%	53.9%	8.4%	44.2%	9.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	4.1%	1.7%	-2.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.4%	12.4%	1.0%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	9.3%	6.6%	-2.7%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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	38.8%	41.3%	2.5%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	40.2%	35.4%	-4.8%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	13.4%	16%	2.6%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	5.8%	6.3%	0.5%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.4%	24.7%	-1.7%	18.2%	6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	15.1%	-3.6%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	16.7%	2.9%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	3.8%	-1.5%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	15.9%	5.3%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	22.2%	2.7%	33.8%	-11.6%
Other	5.7%	1.7%	-4.0%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.3%	4.8%	4.5%	3.1%	1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.4%	0.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93.5%	88.2%	-5.3%	81.4%	6.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	92.8%	87.2%	-5.6%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	2.4%	6.3%	3.9%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1%	2.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	3.1%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.8%	86.9%	-4.9%	83.2%	3.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	11.4%	11.1%	9.8%	1.6%
5-10 Years	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0%	-5.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Waterhouse Moor Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterhouse Moor was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Bush Fair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Waterhouse Moor has the 30th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair and the 93rd highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CM18 6BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Waterhouse Moor are based on 169 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harlow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, CM18 6BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM18 6BW

Average Price
£529,659

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£529,659

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waterhouse Moor

Average Price
£297,205

Semi-Detached
£373,652

Terraced
£310,111

Detached
£526,794

Flats/Maisonettes
£118,392

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waterhouse MoorStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
204 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2023-03-29	£497,753
206 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2021-02-26	£598,166
214 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£432,500	2020-01-24	£462,172
211 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2019-09-06	£509,965
207 Waterhouse Moor, Harlow, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2019-03-11	£455,265

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM18 6BW

Employment

CM18 6BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in CM18 6BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	76
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	20
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	13
Construction	13
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	436 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB	3out of 4	763 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Tawneys Road , CM18 6PN	3out of 4	935 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbotsweld Primary Academy Partridge Road , CM18 6TE	3out of 4	1,055 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	172 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	- not rated	805 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ	2out of 4	813 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR	4out of 4	1,551 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH	3out of 4	1,599 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH	- not rated	912 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN	3out of 4	661 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ	- not rated	1,659 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ	- not rated	3,871 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harlow Rugby Club	Harlow Rugby Union Football Club, Howard Way	737 yd
Tye Green Outdoor Bowls Club	Tilegate Road, Harlow	746 yd
Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe	Kiddz Kingdom Cafe, Harlow Leisurezone	827 yd
Cafe Pizzeria	2-3 North House, Bush Fair	829 yd
Garden Of India	12-13 North House, Bush Fair	829 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Phoenix Pub	The Phoenix Public House, Tillwicks Road	533 yd
The Heart And Club	Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road	721 yd
Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club	Tilegate Road, Harlow	746 yd
Poplar Kitten	Poplar Kitten Public House, Tawneys Road	769 yd
Elbow Grease	Salvation Army Hall, Tendring Road	936 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Good Friends	2 Pypers Hatch, Maddox Road	720 yd
Tennessee Express Harlow	5 North House, Bush Fair	829 yd
Tommy Tuckers	10 North House, Bush Fair	829 yd
Cafe Pizzeria Express	8 Corner House, Bush Fair	859 yd
Cafe Pizzeria Express	8 Corner House, Bush Fair	859 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	1 Long House, Bush Fair		868 yd
Asda	The Water Gardens, South Gate		964 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marks West Essex Catholic School TRIPTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	277 yd
Bush Fair Pavilion MOOR TOWER MOOR TOWER WATERHOUSE MOOR	grass pitches	357 yd
William Martin C Of E Schools TAWNEYS ROAD	grass pitches	378 yd
Bush Fair Tilegate Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	655 yd
Long Ley (Closed) Long Ley	grass pitches	708 yd
Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TILEGATE ROAD	indoor bowls	721 yd
Harlow Fields School And College TENDRING ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	733 yd
Harlow Rufc HOWARD WAY	grass pitches	749 yd
Harlow Leisurezone SECOND AVENUE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool	764 yd
Barn Mead Barn Mead	grass pitches	850 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	173.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM18 6BW