Harold Crescent is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 1QT is located in the Waltham Abbey North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harold Crescent, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 1QU, EN9 2DU, EN9 1QS, EN9 1QR, EN9 1QP, EN9 1QN, EN9 2DZ, EN9 1QW, EN9 1PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN9 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 52.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.9% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 28.6% | 35.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 49.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.4% | 47.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14.4% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 22% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 12.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 20% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.7% | 90.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 91.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 91.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harold Crescent was 50.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harold Crescent has the 21st lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 174th lowest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Harold Crescent, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2026-02-10 | £487,500 |
| 1 Harold Crescent, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-07 | £475,478 |
| 39 Harold Crescent, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-10-11 | £428,342 |
| 4 Harold Crescent, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-09-29 | £388,124 |
| 2 Harold Crescent, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-04-30 | £471,090 |
EN9 1QT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
EN9 1QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,235 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 | 3,402 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 | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 439 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Holy Cross Junior School Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, Waltham Abbey Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis Infant School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Community 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold School Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnford School Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 3out of 4 | 3,192 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 | 4,648 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,883 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 3,311 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,600 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Cheshunt Primary Campus Littlebury , College Road EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 3,755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 20-22 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 618 yd | |
| Lea Valley Church | Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey | 619 yd | |
| Farand Bar and Kitchen | First Floor, 24A Sun Street | 623 yd | |
| Kalik Cafe | 33 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 626 yd | |
| The Phoenix Restaurant | 46 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Church Centre | Abbey Gardens, Crooked Mile | 492 yd | |
| The Angel Public House | 48 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 626 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, Romeland | 651 yd | |
| Welsh Harp | Welsh Harp Public House, Market Square | 660 yd | |
| The Sun Inn Public House | 21 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ting Tong Thai Cafe | 1 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 618 yd | |
| Pizza Tup | 3 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 660 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | 5 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 666 yd | |
| Market Kebab | 19 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 7-9 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy BROOMSTICK HALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,065 yd |
| Townmead Leisure Park MEAD COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.