Hoe Lane is in Nazeing, Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 2RL 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 Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RL 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 local area around EN9 2RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 32.2% | 35.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 45.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 45.6% | 45.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 39% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.3% | 26.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 26.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 87.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 89.9% | 85.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 11% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 85.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 1% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoe Lane was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Epping West & Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoe Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural and the 123rd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Coronation Cottages Hoe Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2014-06-27 | £716,295 |
| 2 Coronation Cottages Hoe Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,800 | 2001-06-06 | £661,352 |
| 1 Coronation Cottages Hoe Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2000-11-30 | £600,938 |
EN9 2RL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2RL 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,252 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 | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Lane Primary Academy Broadley Road , CM19 5RD | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roydon Primary Academy Epping Road , Roydon CM19 5HN | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broxbourne CofE Primary School Mill Lane , EN10 7AY | 4out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 4,864 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 | 4,129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazeing Golf Club Ltd | Nazeing Golf Club, Middle Street | 1,079 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.