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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

EN93BW

Ruskin Avenue

EN93TX

Wren Drive

EN93RZ

Osprey Road

EN93NE

Hawk Close

EN93BQ

Windmill Close

EN91EZ

Milton Street

EN91UB

Springfields

EN91UH

Downlands

EN93AP

Rounton Road

EN91SX

Fairways

EN93BL

Honey Lane

EN93LZ

Horseshoe Close

EN93EG

Lucas Court

EN93AN

Honey Lane

EN91HA

Sewardstone Street

EN93PY

Horseshoe Close

EN93YW

Foxwood Chase

EN91UW

Roundhills

EN93XX

Christie Road

EN91RG

Mead Court

EN93DH

Stonyshotts

EN93AE

Lamplighters Close

EN93BN

Patmore Road

EN91UP

Roundhills

EN93AJ

Eastbrook Road

EN91UT

Roundhills

EN93XP

King William Court

EN91HW

Harveyfields

EN91SS

Roundhills

EN91LS

Broomstick Hall Road

EN93AR

Rounton Road

EN91SZ

Greenleas

EN91TZ

Robinsway

EN93AY

Honey Lane

EN93YT

Hayden Road

EN93RU

Dowding Way

EN91HY

Brooker Road

EN93YS

Greenwich Way

EN91UR

Caldbeck

EN93BP

Ruskin Avenue

EN91RF

Abbey Court

EN93EF

Brickenden Court

EN93AS

Honey Lane

EN91TX

Waltham Abbey South & Rural

EN91FH

Harveyfields

EN93DL

Stonyshotts

EN91HJ

Greenfield Street

EN91SY

Fairways

EN93DE

Rosebank

EN93QY

Honey Lane

EN93YB

Greenwich Way

EN93TT

Margherita Place

EN91BH

Highbridge Street

EN91TW

Roundhills

EN91TA

Mayfield

EN91UQ

Roundhills

EN93DQ

Cross Terrace

EN93AA

Beechfield Walk

EN93XZ

Christie Road

EN91UE

Springfields

EN91HZ

Sewardstone Street

EN93DS

Caneland Court

EN93ND

Falcon Close

EN93NA

Eagle Close

EN91HL

Greenfield Street

EN91RE

Grange Court

EN93AQ

The Granaries

EN93AT

Honey Lane

EN91JH

Brooker Road

EN91UL

Holecroft

EN93JW

Mason Close

EN93RX

Horseshoe Close

EN93TU

Margherita Road

EN91FG

Roundhills

EN91BE

Grove Court

EN93EW

Chequers Walk

EN93EN

Mason Way

EN93BD

The Smithy

EN91UU

Roundhills

EN93BA

Honey Lane

EN91SU

The Dale

EN93LX

Old Shire Lane

EN91HU

Abbey Mead Industrial Park

EN93EP

Chartwell Close

EN93BE

Honey Lane

EN93DR

Caneland Court

EN91FE

Cartersfield Road

EN93YR

Greenwich Way

EN93DX

Morris Court

EN93YX

Burrows Chase

EN93DJ

Meadow Cross

EN93DA

Woodbrook Gardens

EN93YA

Greenwich Way

EN93BG

Honey Lane

EN91SN

Rochford Avenue

EN93BT

Honey Lane

EN93AH

Honey Lane

EN93PF

Peregrin Road

EN93AW

Rounton Road

EN93SJ

Stoney Bridge Drive

Data Sources

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