Gilsland is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 1UX 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 Gilsland, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 1TD, EN9 1UW, EN9 1UP, EN9 1TE, EN9 1SZ, EN9 1SY, EN9 1TB, EN9 1ST, EN9 1SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN9 1UX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 49.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 33.1% | 34.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 55.8% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 25.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 17.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 22.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 86.5% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 96.9% | 89% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 89% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilsland was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gilsland has the 31st lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 149th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Gilsland, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-31 | £402,398 |
| 3 Gilsland, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-19 | £392,817 |
| 11 Gilsland, Waltham Abbey, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-04-12 | £372,435 |
| 10 Gilsland, Waltham Abbey, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-04-13 | £357,214 |
| 8 Gilsland, Waltham Abbey, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2016-08-26 | £345,909 |
EN9 1UX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1UX 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,668 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 | 4,570 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 | 754 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School Upshire Road , Upshire EN9 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 2out of 4 | 2,252 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 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 4,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 4,756 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 | 4,982 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 | 3,905 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 | 2,551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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 | 715 yd | |
| ABM Catering | Leverton Primary School, Honey Lane | 771 yd | |
| Jessopp Court | Shernbroke Road, Waltham Abbey | 825 yd | |
| greengold | Greengold Unit 10, Abbey Farm | 886 yd | |
| Lea Valley Church | Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Abbey Football Club | Capershotts, Sewardstone Road | 442 yd | |
| Waltham Holy Cross Conservative Club | 35 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey | 690 yd | |
| Macs Sports and Social Bar | 42 Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey | 768 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan PH, Sewardstone Road | 871 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | British Legion Club, Brooker Road | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figo's Fish & Chips | 74 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey | 366 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | 5 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 974 yd | |
| Ninefields Fish bar | 11 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl, 118-126 Cartersfield Road | 847 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey | Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Lane Playing Field Roundhills | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool (Closed) ROUNDHILLS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 261 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Fc (Capershotts) CAPERSHOTTS CAPERSHOTTS SEWARDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre 19 HILL HOUSE 19 HILL HOUSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 993 yd |
| Ninefields Playing Fields WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE HILLHOUSE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.