The Dale is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 1SU is located in the Waltham Abbey South & Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Dale, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 1SX, EN9 1TG, EN9 1TF, EN9 1UB, EN9 1UA, EN9 1UQ, EN9 1TZ, EN9 1UN, EN9 1UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN9 1SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 40.8% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 45.2% | 48.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 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 | 16.9% | 16.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.1% | 13.8% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 27.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.5% | 84.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 85.2% | 81.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 81.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 14.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Dale was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Dale has the 13th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 138th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 The Dale, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-07-03 | £301,354 |
| 10 The Dale, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-09-20 | £289,401 |
| 9 The Dale, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-02-25 | £310,373 |
| 12 The Dale, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-07-02 | £252,064 |
| 7 The Dale, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-07-27 | £288,229 |
EN9 1SU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 3,842 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 | 4,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverton Primary School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School Upshire Road , Upshire EN9 3PX | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 2out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Community 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 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 4,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 4,826 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 | 5,178 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 | 4,162 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 | 2,798 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 4,883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duckski Hot Honey | 16 Stonyshotts, Waltham Abbey | 464 yd | |
| ABM Catering | Leverton Primary School, Honey Lane | 556 yd | |
| Jessopp Court | Shernbroke Road, Waltham Abbey | 557 yd | |
| Places for People Lesiure Ltd | Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, 19 Hillhouse | 820 yd | |
| The Pizza & Kebab House | 6 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Holy Cross Conservative Club | 35 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey | 518 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Football Club | Capershotts, Sewardstone Road | 584 yd | |
| Macs Sports and Social Bar | 42 Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey | 686 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan PH, Sewardstone Road | 947 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | British Legion Club, Brooker Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figo's Fish & Chips | 74 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey | 329 yd | |
| Ninefields Fish bar | 11 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey | 820 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | 5 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl, 118-126 Cartersfield Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Lane Playing Field Roundhills | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool (Closed) ROUNDHILLS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Fc (Capershotts) CAPERSHOTTS CAPERSHOTTS SEWARDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre 19 HILL HOUSE 19 HILL HOUSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Ninefields Playing Fields WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE HILLHOUSE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy BROOMSTICK HALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 888 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 | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.