Pound Close is in Nazeing, Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 2HR is located in the Roydon & Lower Nazeing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Close, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 2HN, EN9 2HJ, EN9 2HP, EN9 2HW, EN9 2HL, EN9 2HS, EN9 2LD, EN9 2NL, EN9 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN9 2HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.7% | 49.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 36.1% | 36.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 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 (86.9%) 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 | 48.2% | 50.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 36.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.6% | 20.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 7.6% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 20.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 27% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98% | 91.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 93% | 91.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 92.7% | 90.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Close was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Epping West & Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pound Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural and the 151st lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Pound Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-29 | £450,313 |
| 20 Pound Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-01-05 | £338,576 |
| 13 Pound Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-11-25 | £569,421 |
| 5 Pound Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-09-28 | £455,421 |
| 17 Pound Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-08-22 | £492,687 |
EN9 2HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2HR 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,346 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 | 5,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazeing Primary School Hyde Mead , Nazeing EN9 2HS | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormley CofE Primary School Cozens Lane East , Wormley EN10 6QA | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broxbourne CofE Primary School Mill Lane , EN10 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School and Nursery Nunsbury Drive , Turnford EN10 6AG | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | 3out of 4 | 5,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 3,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Billet | Crooked Billet, 38 Middle Street | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louie's Sandwich Bar | 14 Nazeingbury Parade, Nazeing | 292 yd | |
| Simmons Bakery | 10 Nazeingbury Parade, Nazeing | 292 yd | |
| Nazeing Fish & Chips | 20B Nazeingbury Parade, Nazeing | 292 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nazeing Primary School HYDE MEAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 149 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.