Beech Hill Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN9 3QP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	48.5%	49.3%	0.8%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	51.5%	50.7%	-0.8%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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 3QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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	17.9%	30.9%	13.0%	37.9%	-7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50.5%	53.5%	3.0%	44.2%	9.3%
Separated	3.3%	1.7%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	15.4%	6.1%	-9.3%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	12.9%	7.8%	-5.1%	6.1%	1.7%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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	39.4%	54.6%	15.2%	48.4%	6.2%
Good health	26.2%	33%	6.8%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	25.7%	8.4%	-17.3%	12.7%	-4.3%
Bad health	6.7%	3.3%	-3.4%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.5%	21.3%	-26.2%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	11.7%	2.6%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.3%	13.9%	4.6%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	3.9%	-1.9%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.1%	14.8%	8.7%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	17.4%	32.2%	14.8%	33.8%	-1.6%
Other	4.8%	2.2%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Indian	1.6%	5.1%	3.5%	3.1%	2.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.8%	2.1%
White	96.6%	82.5%	-14.1%	81.4%	1.1%
Other	0%	3.3%	3.3%	1.6%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.2% 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	95.7%	91.2%	-4.5%	83.2%	8.0%
European Union	1.8%	4.4%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	91.5%	-2.9%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0.2%	5.9%	5.7%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.7%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	76.7%	13.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	5.5%	13.5%	-8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.6%	37.2%	-13.6%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	4%	6.5%	-2.5%
Sikh	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	12%	6.0%	6.0%

Safety

Is Beech Hill Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Hill Gardens was 226.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.3% higher than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Beech Hill Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 16th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

🔎 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
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in EN9 3QP, 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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

Average property prices on Beech Hill Gardens are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 Beech Hill Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QP

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN9 3QP

Average Price
£690,691

Semi-Detached
£748,761

Terraced
£677,227

Detached
£324,590

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beech Hill Gardens

Average Price
£739,827

Semi-Detached
£810,483

Terraced
£685,074

Detached
£577,314

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beech Hill GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Beech Hill Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£780,000	2022-08-24	£754,490
14 Beech Hill Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2020-03-10	£562,042
9 Beech Hill Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2017-02-24	£490,888
2 Beech Hill Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£627,000	2016-03-29	£759,041
5 Beech Hill Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£463,000	2014-03-13	£727,678

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN9 3QP

Employment

EN9 3QP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	42
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	36
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Education	21
Construction	19
Financial and insurance activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Beech CofE Primary School Mott Street , High Beach IG10 4AP	3out of 4	1,388 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Leverton Primary School Honey Lane , EN9 3BE	3out of 4	1,639 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillhouse CofE Primary School Ninefields Estate , EN9 3EL	3out of 4	1,927 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Upshire Primary Foundation School Upshire Road , Upshire EN9 3PX	3out of 4	2,140 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Quendon Drive , EN9 1LG	- not rated	2,874 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	2,451 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA	3out of 4	3,951 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH	3out of 4	4,147 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD	4out of 4	4,157 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ	4out of 4	4,879 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	5,211 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ	- not rated	2,902 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS	3out of 4	3,864 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA	- not rated	3,893 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH	- not rated	4,091 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT	3out of 4	4,550 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Primo Piatto Ristorante & Pizzeria	1 Forest Side, Waltham Abbey	881 yd
Junction 26 Diner	Skilletts Hill Farm, Honey Lane	925 yd
Kings Oak Cafe	Kings Oak Hotel, Pauls Nursery Road	1,030 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
High Beech Golf Club	Wellington Hill, Loughton	539 yd
T/A Kings Oak 2009 Ltd	The Kings Oak Public House, Pauls Nursery Road	1,032 yd
The Volunteer	Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey	1,078 yd
The Woodbine	The Woodbine PH, Honey Lane	1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
High Beech Golf Course WELLINGTON HILL	golf	504 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	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%

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	30 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	400 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	400 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	400 Mbit/s

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