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Waltham Abbey South

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About

Waltham Abbey South covers the southern quarter of the town within Epping Forest district, running from the lower end of the High Street toward the banks of the River Lea. The area mixes terraced and semi‑detached housing with local shops, primary schools and community facilities. The Lee Navigation and associated channels mark the eastern edge, where towpaths, sluices and mill ponds reflect centuries of water management. Bus routes link the ward to nearby towns and the A121 provides road access without passing through the town centre.

Historic layers are visible in street patterns and surviving buildings. The Abbey Church of St Mary and All Saints sits nearby, with fabric dating back to the medieval period. South of the town, the former Royal Gunpowder Mills occupies riverside ground and retains magazines, creeks and mill races that tell of industrial use alongside wildlife habitats. Small parks and riverside corridors give direct access to waterside paths and pocket greens used by local residents.

Area overview

On average Waltham Abbey South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% 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 is £57,682 per year. There are 2 schools in Waltham Abbey South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Waltham Abbey South is home to around 9,073 people, with a population density of about 2,732.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waltham Abbey South Population
9,073
Population density
2,732.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.64(-3%)
Vehicle crime
11.68(+165%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.16(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(+18%)
Public order
6.17(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,646
73.25%
Other White
655
7.22%
Other
291
3.21%
African
242
2.67%
Caribbean
222
2.45%
Total population: 9,073

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,788
24.86%
No qualifications
1,555
21.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,232
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,113
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
910
12.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,355
36.82%
Owns outright
1,021
27.74%
Social rents from council
621
16.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
460
12.5%
Other social rented
138
3.75%
Total households: 3,680

Property prices in Waltham Abbey South

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Waltham Abbey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Abbey South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced41£379,000
Detached17£545,000
Flats24£250,000
Semi-Detached28£420,000

10 years median price trend in Waltham Abbey South

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

All postcodes in Waltham Abbey South

EN93YL

Deer Park Way

EN91UG

Springfields

EN93YH

Harrison Road

EN91UX

Gilsland

EN93DD

Honey Brook

EN91XA

Howard Close

EN93YF

Heather Gardens

EN91RT

Audley Gardens

EN93XS

Mayer Road

EN93BH

Honey Lane

EN91UD

Springfields

EN93LY

Stoney Bridge Drive

EN93NQ

Peregrine Road

EN93NB

Kestrel Road

EN93XQ

Deer Park Way

EN93JF

Shernbroke Road

EN93YD

The Dell

EN93YP

Rush Drive

EN91NS

Denny Avenue

EN91RU

Orchard Gardens

EN93SF

Stoney Bridge Drive

EN91NX

The Green

EN91TR

Bray Springs

EN93DF

Stonyshotts

EN93NG

Merlin Close

EN91TE

Oakwood

EN93BJ

Tennyson Avenue

EN93DP

Haywood Court

EN93ER

Willow Path

EN91RP

Townmead Road

EN91UF

Springfields

EN91TG

Pinnacles

EN93YY

Greenwich Way

EN93AD

Lodge Lane

EN93AG

Lamplighters Close

EN93XU

Howse Road

EN93YE

Harrison Road

EN91HN

Harveyfields

EN93BB

Lamplighters Close

EN93BX

Farthingale Lane

EN93DN

Caterham Court

EN93ES

Mason Way

EN91SR

The Padgets

EN91RQ

Grange Court

EN91UJ

Roundhills

EN91BY

Beaulieu Drive

EN91TS

Longcrofts

EN91NU

Nobel Villas

EN93YU

Hayden Road

EN93XR

Halley Road

EN93XT

Kendal Road

EN93AU

Honey Lane

EN93DU

Maynard Court

EN93TW

The Bungalows

EN93AB

Beechfield Walk

EN93YN

Deer Park Way

EN91RS

Orchard Gardens

EN91UA

Heronswood

EN91TF

Roundhills

EN91LT

Broomstick Hall Road

EN93DB

Honey Brook

EN93EU

Mason Way

EN93BZ

Fleming Road

EN93DW

Millhoo Court

EN93AZ

Lamplighters Close

EN93FF

Cobmead Grove

EN93EE

Newhall Court

EN91HP

Harveyfields

EN93EJ

Lucas Court

EN91TD

Roundhills

EN91TP

Roundhills

EN91TB

Roundhills

EN93FL

Shernbroke Road

EN93DY

Gant Court

EN93EX

Willow Path

EN91TU

Aldersgrove

EN91TT

Birchwood

EN91LU

The Green

EN91LF

Broomstick Hall Road

EN93TY

Osprey Road

EN93YJ

Arnold Road

EN91HS

Brooker Road

EN93AF

Lamplighters Close

EN91LR

Broomstick Hall Road

EN91JU

Brooker Road

EN93BS

Honey Lane

EN93DZ

Harlton Court

EN93NF

Farthingale Lane

EN91JD

Cartersfield Road

EN93YZ

Roman Way

EN93RY

Osprey Road

EN93PZ

Claverhambury Road

EN93XN

Little Street

EN91ST

Fairways

EN93JH

The Birches

EN93YG

Bradley Road

EN93YQ

Rush Drive

EN93XW

Howse Road

EN93AX

Honey Lane

EN93JQ

Harrier Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.