Betts Lane is in Nazeing, Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 2DA is located in the Epping West & 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 Betts Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN9 2DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 28.9% | 27.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 51.9% | 53.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.1% | 16.9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 13.9% | -8.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 31.6% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.5% | 94% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 92.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 92.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betts Lane was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Epping West & Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Betts Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural and the 158th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbards Betts Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,835,000 | 2018-05-24 | £2,041,251 |
| 3 Betts Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-03-19 | £532,108 |
| 2 Betts Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2013-08-08 | £1,062,247 |
| Clematis Cottage Betts Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2013-07-03 | £828,332 |
| Hubbards Betts Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2006-08-22 | £2,313,253 |
EN9 2DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 2DA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Lane Primary Academy Broadley Road , CM19 5RD | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazeing Primary School Hyde Mead , Nazeing EN9 2HS | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Upland CofE Primary School Carters Lane , Epping Green CM16 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milwards Primary School and Nursery Paringdon Road , CM19 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery Brookside , CM19 5NJ | 1out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 4,625 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 4,751 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 5,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Inn | Nazeing Common, Nazeing | 372 yd | |
| Black Swan PH | Common Road, Waltham Abbey | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nazeing Common Cricket Club HIGH FIRS HIGH FIRS NAZEING COMMON | grass pitches | 518 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 | 162.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.