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Waltham Abbey South & Rural

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About

Waltham Abbey South & Rural covers a broad expanse of the district's western edge, characterised by a mix of residential neighbourhoods and significant open land. The area includes the southern parts of the historic town of Waltham Abbey itself, extending outwards to encompass farmland, golf courses, and the vast Lee Valley Park. This creates a distinct transition from urban to semi-rural landscapes within a single ward boundary.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the River Lea and the extensive Lee Valley Regional Park, which provides a continuous corridor of waterways, meadows, and sports facilities. Housing ranges from modern developments to older estates, with the M25 motorway forming a clear southern boundary. The presence of the Royal Gunpowder Mills, a large historic site now used for leisure and heritage, anchors the area's identity.

Area overview

On average Waltham Abbey South & Rural has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waltham Abbey South & Rural is £54,184 per year. There are 3 schools in Waltham Abbey South & Rural: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £500K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey South & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £1,360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£575,000£487
Semi-Detached17£470,000£495
Terraced22£377,000£379
Flats11£261,500£458

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,200,000£237,500£425,000£321,000
2017£710,000£246,000£372,500£325,000
2018£787,500£245,000£365,000£325,000
2019£828,000£225,000£376,250£316,000
2020£630,750£234,000£485,000£350,000
2021£976,000£250,000£453,750£350,000
2022£667,000£260,000£490,000£370,000
2023£816,000£276,750£510,000£370,000
2024£745,000£248,000£581,000£375,000
2025£600,000£252,500£457,500£395,000
2026£505,000£250,000£499,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£523£409£439£352
2017£450£417£428£354
2018£425£429£392£365
2019£511£418£438£326
2020£485£435£483£379
2021£530£423£424£390
2022£531£465£487£420
2023£589£448£465£445
2024£571£439£413£414
2025£467£467£495£379
2026£508£411£424£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Abbey South & Rural in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.