Rochford Avenue is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 1SD 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 Rochford Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 1NJ, EN9 1SF, EN9 1SJ, EN9 1NG, EN9 1SG, EN9 1XG, EN9 1XA, EN9 1NY, EN9 1SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN9 1SD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.6% | 53.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 22.4% | 21.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 43.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 24.7% | 20.6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 37% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.3% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 20.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1SD this area, 37% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 37% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.6% | 85.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 94.3% | 86.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 86.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.4% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochford Avenue was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochford Avenue has the 31st lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 165th highest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Rochford Avenue, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2025-07-23 | £436,122 |
| 2 Rochford Avenue, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-02-06 | £468,484 |
| 4 Rochford Avenue, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-08-04 | £490,360 |
| 8 Rochford Avenue, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-05-06 | £499,101 |
| 12 Rochford Avenue, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-01-22 | £462,838 |
The percentage of retired residents living in EN9 1SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 3,534 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 | 4,116 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 Junior School Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 407 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverton Primary School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leverton Infant and Nursery School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE | - not rated | 991 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold School Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | - not rated | 705 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 3,786 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 | 4,910 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 | 4,127 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 | 2,729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylands School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmons Brook School Bell Lane , EN3 5PB | - not rated | 4,149 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 287 yd | |
| greengold | Greengold Unit 10, Abbey Farm | 355 yd | |
| Cater2youcaribbeanmeals | 6-7 Foxes Parade, Sewardstone Road | 464 yd | |
| Pink Zebra | 6-7 Foxes Parade, Sewardstone Road | 464 yd | |
| Kalik Cafe | 33 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macs Sports and Social Bar | 42 Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey | 56 yd | |
| Waltham Holy Cross Conservative Club | 35 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey | 291 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan PH, Sewardstone Road | 481 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Football Club | Capershotts, Sewardstone Road | 503 yd | |
| The Angel Public House | 48 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figo's Fish & Chips | 74 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey | 358 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | 5 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 422 yd | |
| Ting Tong Thai Cafe | 1 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 590 yd | |
| Pizza Tup | 3 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 746 yd | |
| Market Kebab | 19 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 7-9 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 671 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl, 118-126 Cartersfield Road | 792 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey | Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road | 938 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 193 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Fc (Capershotts) CAPERSHOTTS CAPERSHOTTS SEWARDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool (Closed) ROUNDHILLS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy BROOMSTICK HALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 704 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Field Roundhills | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Krunch Gym Ability House Ability House Brooker Road | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre 19 HILL HOUSE 19 HILL HOUSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 986 yd |
| Townmead Leisure Park MEAD COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Ninefields Playing Fields WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE HILLHOUSE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.