Cobmead Grove is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 3FF 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 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cobmead Grove, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN9 3BA, EN9 3BE, EN9 3AY, EN9 3JH, EN9 3TT, EN9 3AX, EN9 3DN, EN9 3DZ, EN9 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN9 3FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of EN9 3FF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 25.8% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 58.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 58.1% | 62.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 27.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 20.8% | 16.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 8.3% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 22.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.6% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 24.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 92.8% | 80.4% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 94.8% | 88.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 89% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobmead Grove was 199.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.6% higher than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cobmead Grove has the 6th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 22nd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 288.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cobmead Grove, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-04-29 | £827,586 |
| 2 Cobmead Grove, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2019-02-22 | £870,698 |
| 7 Cobmead Grove, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £828,000 | 2019-01-04 | £911,560 |
| 4 Cobmead Grove, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2018-12-10 | £941,176 |
| 5 Cobmead Grove, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2018-11-16 | £882,759 |
EN9 3FF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 4,457 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 | 5,183 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 | 146 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School Upshire Road , Upshire EN9 3PX | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Beech CofE Primary School Mott Street , High Beach IG10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,660 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 | 3,333 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 5,162 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 5,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering | Leverton Primary School, Honey Lane | 130 yd | |
| Jessopp Court | Shernbroke Road, Waltham Abbey | 538 yd | |
| Places for People Lesiure Ltd | Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, 19 Hillhouse | 609 yd | |
| The Pizza & Kebab House | 6 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey | 609 yd | |
| Duckski Hot Honey | 16 Stonyshotts, Waltham Abbey | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Holy Cross Conservative Club | 35 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninefields Fish bar | 11 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey | 609 yd | |
| Figo's Fish & Chips | 74 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Waltham Abbey) OLD SHIRE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Ninefields Playing Fields WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE WALHAM ABBEY TOWN COUNCIL CLUBHOUSE HILLHOUSE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre 19 HILL HOUSE 19 HILL HOUSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Field Roundhills | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Larsens Recreation Ground ROUNDHILLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool (Closed) ROUNDHILLS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy BROOMSTICK HALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,086 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.