Roundhills is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 1UQ 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 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 3BQ, EN9 1UG, EN9 3BJ, EN9 1UB, EN9 1UH, EN9 3BW, EN9 1TF, EN9 1UD, EN9 1SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN9 1UQ 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 Roundhills was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roundhills has the 19th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 167th lowest crime rate of 374 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-26 | £267,831 |
| 318 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-11-13 | £228,874 |
| 318 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-13 | £214,265 |
| 338 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-31 | £258,631 |
| 350 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2023-04-13 | £318,060 |
EN9 1UQ 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 | 4,036 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 | 4,743 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 | 341 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leverton Infant and Nursery School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE | - not rated | 379 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, Waltham Abbey Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | - not rated | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis Infant School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold School Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | - not rated | 762 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 4,246 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 | 5,378 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 | 4,362 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 | 3,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,751 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 | 4,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmons Brook School Bell Lane , EN3 5PB | - not rated | 4,361 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylands School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | - not rated | 4,433 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duckski Hot Honey | 16 Stonyshotts, Waltham Abbey | 329 yd | |
| Jessopp Court | Shernbroke Road, Waltham Abbey | 422 yd | |
| ABM Catering | Leverton Primary School, Honey Lane | 493 yd | |
| Places for People Lesiure Ltd | Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, 19 Hillhouse | 690 yd | |
| The Pizza & Kebab House | 6 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Holy Cross Conservative Club | 35 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey | 438 yd | |
| Macs Sports and Social Bar | 42 Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey | 651 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Football Club | Capershotts, Sewardstone Road | 668 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan PH, Sewardstone Road | 986 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 60 Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figo's Fish & Chips | 74 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey | 364 yd | |
| Ninefields Fish bar | 11 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey | 690 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | 5 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Lane Playing Field Roundhills | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool (Closed) ROUNDHILLS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre 19 HILL HOUSE 19 HILL HOUSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Fc (Capershotts) CAPERSHOTTS CAPERSHOTTS SEWARDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Ninefields Playing Fields WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE HILLHOUSE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy BROOMSTICK HALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 760 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.