Winchester Close is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 1BB is located in the Waltham Abbey West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 1BU, EN9 1BD, EN9 1BQ, EN9 1FD, EN9 1BJ, EN9 1BS, EN9 1DY, EN9 1BX, EN9 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN9 1BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EN9 1BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 54.6% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 25.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 46.9% | 49.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 26.6% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 88.3% | 74.4% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 68.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 68.8% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 17.9% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 68.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 16.2% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Close was 340.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 320.7% higher than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchester Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 9th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2024-09-20 | £265,474 |
| 21 Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-01-05 | £289,690 |
| 4 Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-07-16 | £215,305 |
| 20 Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-30 | £304,616 |
| 12 Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2019-03-28 | £249,964 |
EN9 1BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Swannes Primary School King Edward Road , EN8 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keys Meadow Primary School 84 Tysoe Avenue , EN3 6FB | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 2out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hings | 42 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey | 107 yd | |
| Chilli Pickle | 40 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey | 107 yd | |
| Naira Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | 1 Greenyard, Waltham Abbey | 191 yd | |
| Mc Donalds | Unit 4, Highbridge Retail Park | 216 yd | |
| Shuhag | 16 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Abbey Town Council | Town Hall, Highbridge Street | 191 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, Romeland | 241 yd | |
| Welsh Harp | Welsh Harp Public House, Market Square | 357 yd | |
| The Queens Arms | Queens Arms Public House, 13 Market Square | 384 yd | |
| Abbey Church Centre | Abbey Gardens, Crooked Mile | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Kebab | 19 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 333 yd | |
| Pizza Tup | 3 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 357 yd | |
| Ting Tong Thai Cafe | 1 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 513 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | 5 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 678 yd | |
| China Panda | 276 Holdbrook Court, Holdbrook South | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 7-9 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 428 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey | Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road | 718 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road | 718 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl, 118-126 Cartersfield Road | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townmead Leisure Park MEAD COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Krunch Gym Ability House Ability House Brooker Road | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Goodman Centre FOWLEY MEAD HOUSE FOWLEY MEAD HOUSE LONGCROFT DRIVE | grass pitches | 764 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.