Pick Hill is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 3LE is located in the Waltham Abbey North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LE 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. However, the area surrounding EN9 3LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 53.4% | 52.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EN9 3LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 47.7% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 36.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 49% | 57.1% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.6% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 6.6% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 32.2% | 17.9% | -14.3% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 20.4% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 23.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 87.3% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.3% | 91.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pick Hill was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pick Hill has the 30th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 96th highest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fable Meadows Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2014-07-08 | £292,308 |
| Fallowfields Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £199,000 | 2014-07-08 | £290,846 |
| Abbey Lodge Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2011-09-06 | £874,547 |
| Monkswood House Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £393,750 | 2010-12-23 | £689,953 |
| Monkswood House Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2006-03-29 | £476,037 |
EN9 3LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upshire Primary Foundation School Upshire Road , Upshire EN9 3PX | - not rated | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, Waltham Abbey Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis Infant School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold School Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnford School Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 3out of 4 | 4,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 4,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Lakes | Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey | 2 yd | |
| Pick Hill Munch Box | Springfield Nursery, Pick Hill | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | 60 Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upshire Fish Bar | 123 Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 113-117 Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey | 815 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.