Halfhides is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 1LE is located in the Waltham Abbey West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halfhides, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 1NG, EN9 1LD, EN9 1EY, EN9 1NJ, EN9 1XG, EN9 1NF, EN9 1LL, EN9 1NH, EN9 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN9 1LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 EN9 1LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 32% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 52.2% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.3% | 10.6% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 32.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 75.6% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 86.6% | 78.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 79.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 13% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.4% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halfhides was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halfhides has the 28th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 154th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Halfhides, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2024-10-04 | £576,913 |
| 25 Halfhides, Waltham Abbey, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-11-07 | £504,995 |
| 38 Halfhides, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-10-21 | £455,274 |
| 21 Halfhides, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-09-28 | £511,639 |
| 35 Halfhides, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-25 | £576,620 |
EN9 1LE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,360 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 | 3,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverton Primary School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 2out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School Upshire Road , Upshire EN9 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 4,082 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,754 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 | 4,110 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 | 2,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 2out of 4 | 4,772 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 5,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Valley Church | Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey | 202 yd | |
| greengold | Greengold Unit 10, Abbey Farm | 337 yd | |
| Cater2youcaribbeanmeals | 6-7 Foxes Parade, Sewardstone Road | 414 yd | |
| Pink Zebra | 6-7 Foxes Parade, Sewardstone Road | 414 yd | |
| Kalik Cafe | 33 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macs Sports and Social Bar | 42 Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey | 143 yd | |
| Waltham Holy Cross Conservative Club | 35 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey | 398 yd | |
| The Angel Public House | 48 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 466 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan PH, Sewardstone Road | 497 yd | |
| The Sun Inn Public House | 21 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | 5 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 368 yd | |
| Ting Tong Thai Cafe | 1 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 509 yd | |
| Figo's Fish & Chips | 74 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey | 539 yd | |
| Pizza Tup | 3 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 663 yd | |
| Market Kebab | 19 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 7-9 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 603 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl, 118-126 Cartersfield Road | 863 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey | Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road | 985 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 357 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Fc (Capershotts) CAPERSHOTTS CAPERSHOTTS SEWARDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy BROOMSTICK HALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 701 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool (Closed) ROUNDHILLS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Field Roundhills | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Krunch Gym Ability House Ability House Brooker Road | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Townmead Leisure Park MEAD COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre 19 HILL HOUSE 19 HILL HOUSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.