Crooked Mile is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 1QU 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 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 1QT, EN9 1QP, EN9 1QS, EN9 1QR, EN9 1QW, EN9 2DU, EN9 1QN, EN9 1PN, EN9 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN9 1QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.6% | 33.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 35% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 17.3% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 39.2% | 37.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around EN9 1QU this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 32.4% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 12.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 20.8% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 87.3% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
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 | 93.8% | 87.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 87.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crooked Mile was 70.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crooked Mile has the 30th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 150th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-10-09 | £374,321 |
| 111 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2013-01-11 | £386,057 |
| 109 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2008-05-28 | £456,545 |
| 117 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-11-02 | £394,635 |
| 109 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2002-07-11 | £346,524 |
EN9 1QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 3,174 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 | 3,331 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 | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverton Primary School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 2out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 2,137 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 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 3,624 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 | 4,587 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 | 4,236 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 | 2,854 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 2out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 566 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 20-22 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 594 yd | |
| Kalik Cafe | 33 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 597 yd | |
| The Phoenix Restaurant | 46 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 597 yd | |
| Apollo Cafe | 42 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Church Centre | Abbey Gardens, Crooked Mile | 497 yd | |
| The Angel Public House | 48 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 597 yd | |
| Welsh Harp | Welsh Harp Public House, Market Square | 650 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, Romeland | 663 yd | |
| The Sun Inn Public House | 21 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ting Tong Thai Cafe | 1 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 594 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | 5 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 626 yd | |
| Pizza Tup | 3 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 650 yd | |
| Market Kebab | 19 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 7-9 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy BROOMSTICK HALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,003 yd |
| Townmead Leisure Park MEAD COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.