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Waltham Abbey North

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About

The northern part of Waltham Abbey sits within the Epping Forest district, stretching from the outer edges of the town toward the Lee Valley. Streets include a mix of terraced, semi-detached and later housing, with shops, schools and community centres serving daily needs. Small patches of green space sit between streets and footpaths lead toward the river corridor. Bus routes link the area to neighbouring towns and to central Waltham Abbey, and many residents travel by road for work in surrounding towns and into London.

At the area’s northern fringe the former Royal Gunpowder Mills marks a change from housing to industrial heritage and wetland habitat; its network of canals, workshops and ponds is used by walkers and by local wildlife projects. The Lee Valley towpath and sections of flood plain are close by, offering cycling and birdwatching without leaving the ward. Community groups run allotments, volunteer conservation work and seasonal events that use local halls and green spaces.

Area overview

On average Waltham Abbey North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waltham Abbey North is £50,248 per year. There are 2 schools in Waltham Abbey North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Waltham Abbey North is home to around 7,714 people, with a population density of about 3,524.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waltham Abbey North Population
7,714
Population density
3,524 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.91(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.43(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.43(-27%)
Public order
7.13(+37%)
Vehicle crime
7(+54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,843
75.74%
Other White
538
6.97%
African
221
2.86%
Other
209
2.71%
Caribbean
184
2.38%
Total population: 7,715

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,610
25.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,336
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,046
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
944
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
767
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
930
29.95%
Owns outright
897
28.89%
Social rents from council
738
23.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
8.34%
Other social rented
203
6.54%
Total households: 3,105

Property prices in Waltham Abbey North

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Waltham Abbey North area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Abbey North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waltham Abbey North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£582,000
Flats15£200,000
Semi-Detached18£441,000
Terraced20£386,500

10 years median price trend in Waltham Abbey North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey North.

All postcodes in Waltham Abbey North

EN91LW

Broomstick Hall Road

EN91QH

Takeley Close

EN93PR

Buxton Road

EN93HG

Tillingham Court

EN91NY

Cobbins Bank

EN91LE

Halfhides

EN91LQ

Thaxted Way

EN93NY

Allison Close

EN93LR

Homefield

EN93LS

Homefield

EN93HX

Woodford Court

EN93HY

Theydon Court

EN93PB

Upshire Road

EN93NW

Broadgate

EN91NH

Farm Hill Road

EN91PP

Southweald Drive

EN93NP

Upshire Road

EN93NZ

Upshire Road

EN91TQ

Congreve Road

EN93FA

Brookland Drive

EN93HP

Winters Way

EN93EH

Neal Court

EN93NH

Broadgate

EN91LB

Monkswood Avenue

EN91LN

Broomstick Hall Road

EN91QQ

Pasfield

EN93EZ

Farmers Court

EN91LY

Windsor Wood

EN91QR

Crooked Mile

EN93LD

Pick Hill

EN93LQ

Amesbury

EN93NU

Webster Close

EN93JB

Waltham Abbey North

EN91PT

Saxon Way

EN93PP

Buxton Road

EN91EY

Manor Road

EN91NA

Sewardstone Road

EN93JU

Paternoster Close

EN91PN

Southweald Drive

EN91NF

Manor Road

EN91PR

Moremead

EN93HR

Winters Way

EN93PL

Oxleys Road

EN93LG

Amesbury

EN91SE

Rochford Avenue

EN91SG

Cedar Walk

EN93EA

Amwell Court

EN91LD

Monkswood Avenue

EN91SJ

Oak Close

EN93LF

Brookland Drive

EN93HE

Skarnings Court

EN91QF

Newteswell Drive

EN93HA

Bromefield Court

EN93LL

Maple Springs

EN93NX

Upshire Road

EN93PN

Conybury Close

EN91TJ

Old Oaks

EN91LA

Monkswood Avenue

EN93EY

Fullers Close

EN93PG

Princesfield Road

EN91SL

Rochford Avenue

EN91TH

Congreve Road

EN93JY

Paternoster Hill

EN91LP

Broomstick Hall Road

EN93JX

Paternoster Close

EN93LB

Pick Hill

EN91NG

Farm Hill Road

EN93EQ

Mallion Court

EN93FE

Highfield Close

EN93HJ

Blackmore Court

EN93JT

Paternoster Hill

EN93NJ

Poplar Shaw

EN93PE

Upshire Road

EN91PY

Norman Close

EN93EB

Badburgham Court

EN93LJ

Pick Hill

EN93FD

Harriescourt

EN91LH

The Cobbins

EN91SD

Rochford Avenue

EN93HW

Wormley Court

EN93HU

Stanway Road

EN93PH

Princesfield Road

EN91SH

Larsen Drive

EN93EL

Hillhouse

EN93HT

Loughton Court

EN93LA

Paternoster Hill

EN91LL

The Gladeway

EN91PX

Tudor Way

EN92AE

Galleyhill Road

EN93PA

Upshire Road

EN91QS

Crooked Mile

EN93FB

Nursery Rise

EN93HS

Fullers Close

EN93LP

Homefield

EN93NN

Bramley Shaw

EN91NE

Farm Hill Road

EN91SB

St Pauls Way

EN91TL

Congreve Road

EN93HF

Stanford Court

EN91PW

Willinghall Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.