Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN9 3EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	55.8%	1.4%	51.0%	4.8%
Male	45.6%	44.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	-4.8%

Partnership Status

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	29.2%	36.9%	7.7%	37.9%	-1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	27%	25.4%	-1.6%	44.2%	-18.8%
Separated	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	13.7%	11.9%	-1.8%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	26.1%	22.6%	-3.5%	6.1%	16.5%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	20.8%	34.1%	13.3%	48.4%	-14.3%
Good health	25.6%	29.7%	4.1%	33.6%	-3.9%
Fair health	29.6%	20.8%	-8.8%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	19.2%	11.9%	-7.3%	4.0%	7.9%
Very bad health	4.8%	3.4%	-1.4%	1.2%	2.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around EN9 3EL this area, 39.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	58.8%	39.5%	-19.3%	18.2%	21.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	11.9%	0.4%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.6%	12.6%	2.0%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	6.7%	4.9%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4%	13.4%	9.4%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	7.1%	12.6%	5.5%	33.8%	-21.2%
Other	6.2%	3.2%	-3.0%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	2%	1.6%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.4%	90.8%	-5.6%	81.4%	9.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	93.6%	91.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	4%	3.8%	-0.2%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	2%	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	90.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	1%	-5.8%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Ireland	3.1%	0.6%	2.5%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	19.5%	13.5%	6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	49.7%	46.2%	3.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is EN9 3EL dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around EN9 3EL was 282.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.2% higher than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

EN9 3EL has the 4th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 13th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in EN9 3EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Epping Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN9 3EL

Average Price
£216,108

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£216,108

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in EN9 3EL

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Hill House, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2016-06-28	£240,311
16 Hill House, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2016-04-11	£235,636
14 Hill House, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£139,500	2007-10-30	£202,947
18 Hill House, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2007-04-04	£165,772
17 Hill House, Waltham Abbey, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,500	2004-09-06	£229,812

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN9 3EL

Employment

EN9 3EL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in EN9 3EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Other	15
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Education	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Manufacturing	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH	3out of 4	4,500 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	4,929 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL	3out of 4	196 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Leverton Primary School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE	3out of 4	498 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG	- not rated	1,125 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upshire Primary Foundation School Upshire Road , Upshire EN9 3PX	3out of 4	1,195 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
High Beech CofE Primary School Mott Street , High Beach IG10 4AP	3out of 4	2,986 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	491 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH	3out of 4	3,669 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU	2out of 4	4,619 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW	3out of 4	4,749 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY	2out of 4	5,218 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA	4out of 4	4,976 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH	- not rated	3,600 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG	1out of 4	4,353 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ	- not rated	4,708 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Places for People Lesiure Ltd	Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, 19 Hillhouse	3 yd
The Pizza & Kebab House	6 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey	3 yd
Jessopp Court	Shernbroke Road, Waltham Abbey	276 yd
ABM Catering	Leverton Primary School, Honey Lane	502 yd
Duckski Hot Honey	16 Stonyshotts, Waltham Abbey	506 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Queens Head	60 Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey	538 yd
Waltham Holy Cross Conservative Club	35 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey	795 yd
Macs Sports and Social Bar	42 Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ninefields Fish bar	11 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey	3 yd
Upshire Fish Bar	123 Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey	804 yd
Figo's Fish & Chips	74 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey	997 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Late Shop	113-117 Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey		804 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ninefields Playing Fields WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE HILLHOUSE	grass pitches	58 yd
Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre 19 HILL HOUSE 19 HILL HOUSE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	104 yd
King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy BROOMSTICK HALL ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	623 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Waltham Abbey) OLD SHIRE LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	798 yd
Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS	grass pitches, tennis courts	924 yd
Lodge Lane Playing Field Roundhills	grass pitches	973 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	40.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	57.24 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	57.24 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.86 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EN9 3EL