Avey Lane is in Waltham Abbey and in Epping Forest district. EN9 3QH 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QH 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 area surrounding EN9 3QH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 51.3% | 47.1% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52.9% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 24.8% | 31.9% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 50% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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%) 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 | 62.9% | 62.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 26.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 23.3% | 16.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 17.4% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 35.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 90.2% | 83.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
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 | 91.6% | 91.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 90.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 76.7% | 18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avey Lane was 152.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.9% higher than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avey Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 38th highest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Nursery Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2024-10-28 | £1,951,933 |
| Normandy Nursery Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2024-10-28 | £1,951,933 |
| Felicia Nursery Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2017-02-19 | £889,524 |
| Chestnuts Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-11-27 | £536,255 |
| 29 Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2015-11-26 | £706,297 |
EN9 3QH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 3QH 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 3,771 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 | 5,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leverton Infant and Nursery School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverton Primary School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Beech CofE Primary School Mott Street , High Beech IG10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Beech Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Mott Street , High Beach IG10 4AP | - not rated | 1,682 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 | 2,017 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold School Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany School Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewardstone College of Education Sewardstone Road , E4 7SD | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmons Brook School Bell Lane , EN3 5PB | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylands School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Arms Public House | Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sewardstone Village Hall Sewardstone Village Hall Sewardstone Village Hall Sewardstone Road | 959 yd | |
| Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool (Closed) ROUNDHILLS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,067 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Field Roundhills | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 105.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.