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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

EN93JH

The Birches

EN93YE

Harrison Road

EN91NS

Denny Avenue

EN93RU

Dowding Way

EN93XS

Mayer Road

EN91FH

Harveyfields

EN91LF

Broomstick Hall Road

EN91RF

Abbey Court

EN91TD

Roundhills

EN93DD

Honey Brook

EN93DQ

Cross Terrace

EN93DX

Morris Court

EN93LX

Old Shire Lane

EN91UF

Springfields

EN93BN

Patmore Road

EN93RY

Osprey Road

EN91BH

Highbridge Street

EN93DA

Woodbrook Gardens

EN93YZ

Roman Way

EN91SU

The Dale

EN91RS

Orchard Gardens

EN93AG

Lamplighters Close

EN93AY

Honey Lane

EN93DS

Caneland Court

EN93YR

Greenwich Way

EN91RE

Grange Court

EN93BB

Lamplighters Close

EN93YJ

Arnold Road

EN91EZ

Milton Street

EN91LS

Broomstick Hall Road

EN93DJ

Meadow Cross

EN91HU

Abbey Mead Industrial Park

EN91UB

Springfields

EN91UR

Caldbeck

EN93BX

Farthingale Lane

EN93TT

Margherita Place

EN93YB

Greenwich Way

EN93AQ

The Granaries

EN91BE

Grove Court

EN91HN

Harveyfields

EN91ST

Fairways

EN91UE

Springfields

EN91UG

Springfields

EN93AE

Lamplighters Close

EN93TW

The Bungalows

EN93AU

Honey Lane

EN93EU

Mason Way

EN93YF

Heather Gardens

EN93BZ

Fleming Road

EN93DF

Stonyshotts

EN93LY

Stoney Bridge Drive

EN91HS

Brooker Road

EN91TP

Roundhills

EN91UX

Gilsland

EN93EP

Chartwell Close

EN93NA

Eagle Close

EN93XT

Kendal Road

EN93DB

Honey Brook

EN93XU

Howse Road

EN93YX

Burrows Chase

EN91HL

Greenfield Street

EN91TG

Pinnacles

EN93BT

Honey Lane

EN93LZ

Horseshoe Close

EN93SJ

Stoney Bridge Drive

EN91RU

Orchard Gardens

EN93XZ

Christie Road

EN93YL

Deer Park Way

EN91NX

The Green

EN93AF

Lamplighters Close

EN93TU

Margherita Road

EN93AS

Honey Lane

EN93DP

Haywood Court

EN93DZ

Harlton Court

EN91FG

Roundhills

EN91TB

Roundhills

EN91TR

Bray Springs

EN91TW

Roundhills

EN91UH

Downlands

EN93AJ

Eastbrook Road

EN93JW

Mason Close

EN91UL

Holecroft

EN93BE

Honey Lane

EN93AX

Honey Lane

EN93YH

Harrison Road

EN93EW

Chequers Walk

EN93EX

Willow Path

EN93RZ

Osprey Road

EN93YP

Rush Drive

EN91HP

Harveyfields

EN91LR

Broomstick Hall Road

EN91UA

Heronswood

EN93AZ

Lamplighters Close

EN93YT

Hayden Road

EN91TZ

Robinsway

EN93BL

Honey Lane

EN93NB

Kestrel Road

EN93YG

Bradley Road

EN91RQ

Grange Court

EN91XA

Howard Close

Data Sources

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