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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 59 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
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
21.93(-29%)
Vehicle crime
11.46(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.94(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+20%)
Drugs
5.07(+95%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £388,000 in Waltham Abbey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,000 up to £780,000.

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
Detached13£575,000
Flats20£247,500
Semi-Detached24£423,500
Terraced39£370,000

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

EN93AN

Honey Lane

EN93AD

Lodge Lane

EN93BD

The Smithy

EN93BQ

Windmill Close

EN91BY

Beaulieu Drive

EN91UP

Roundhills

EN93PZ

Claverhambury Road

EN91UN

Roundhills

EN93EJ

Lucas Court

EN93BH

Honey Lane

EN91SZ

Greenleas

EN91TA

Mayfield

EN91UJ

Roundhills

EN93XQ

Deer Park Way

EN93YD

The Dell

EN93EG

Lucas Court

EN93EN

Mason Way

EN91HY

Brooker Road

EN91SX

Fairways

EN91TU

Aldersgrove

EN93AP

Rounton Road

EN93BJ

Tennyson Avenue

EN93RX

Horseshoe Close

EN91NT

Denny Avenue

EN93ND

Falcon Close

EN93NE

Hawk Close

EN91HW

Harveyfields

EN93DR

Caneland Court

EN91UT

Roundhills

EN91SR

The Padgets

EN91TE

Oakwood

EN93PY

Horseshoe Close

EN91HA

Sewardstone Street

EN93AA

Beechfield Walk

EN93DN

Caterham Court

EN93EE

Newhall Court

EN91LU

The Green

EN93AT

Honey Lane

EN93BP

Ruskin Avenue

EN93FF

Cobmead Grove

EN93TY

Osprey Road

EN93XN

Little Street

EN93YU

Hayden Road

EN93AW

Rounton Road

EN93NF

Farthingale Lane

EN93PF

Peregrin Road

EN93SF

Stoney Bridge Drive

EN91LT

Broomstick Hall Road

EN91RP

Townmead Road

EN91TF

Roundhills

EN91UD

Springfields

EN91UU

Roundhills

EN91UW

Roundhills

EN93AR

Rounton Road

EN93DU

Maynard Court

EN91JU

Brooker Road

EN93DL

Stonyshotts

EN93AB

Beechfield Walk

EN93DH

Stonyshotts

EN91SS

Roundhills

EN93ES

Mason Way

EN93YQ

Rush Drive

EN93BA

Honey Lane

EN91HJ

Greenfield Street

EN93YN

Deer Park Way

EN93YY

Greenwich Way

EN93ET

Mason Way

EN91HZ

Sewardstone Street

EN91TX

Waltham Abbey South & Rural

EN91SN

Rochford Avenue

EN93DW

Millhoo Court

EN93EF

Brickenden Court

EN91TT

Birchwood

EN93AL

Eastbrook Road

EN93BG

Honey Lane

EN91FE

Cartersfield Road

EN91SY

Fairways

EN93BS

Honey Lane

EN93FL

Shernbroke Road

EN93XX

Christie Road

EN91RT

Audley Gardens

EN93NG

Merlin Close

EN93XP

King William Court

EN93XR

Halley Road

EN91JH

Brooker Road

EN91TS

Longcrofts

EN93AH

Honey Lane

EN93YS

Greenwich Way

EN91JD

Cartersfield Road

EN91UQ

Roundhills

EN93TX

Wren Drive

EN93YA

Greenwich Way

EN93YW

Foxwood Chase

EN93XW

Howse Road

EN91HH

Victoria Road

EN91NU

Nobel Villas

EN91RG

Mead Court

EN93BW

Ruskin Avenue

EN93DY

Gant Court

EN93ER

Willow Path

Data Sources

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