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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£442
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £455K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £442 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,000 up to £845,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£540,000£487
Semi-Detached21£420,000£491
Terraced40£379,500£408
Flats22£250,000£437

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Abbey South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£237,500£390,000£327,500
2017£532,500£248,000£363,000£325,000
2018£525,000£245,000£372,750£325,000
2019£660,000£240,000£340,000£317,000
2020£627,500£243,750£389,000£345,000
2021£560,000£252,000£425,000£350,000
2022£640,000£260,000£425,000£370,000
2023£537,000£265,000£441,000£375,000
2024£630,000£248,000£475,500£387,500
2025£575,000£244,000£423,500£379,000
2026£502,500£269,995£375,000£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357£403£443£363
2017£419£414£427£364
2018£406£421£408£376
2019£377£408£387£330
2020£387£444£437£372
2021£443£416£412£397
2022£511£453£499£439
2023£488£443£476£426
2024£500£425£429£422
2025£457£438£492£404
2026£502£411£424£402
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Waltham Abbey South

EN91HH

Victoria Road

EN93QU

Honey Lane

EN91UN

Roundhills

EN93ET

Mason Way

EN93AL

Eastbrook Road

EN91NT

Denny Avenue

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.