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Waltham Abbey West & Outer

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About

Waltham Abbey West & Outer occupies the northwestern edge of Epping Forest, characterised by a mix of residential streets and open green spaces. The area is bordered by the River Lea Navigation to the west, creating a distinct boundary. Housing here is primarily low-density, with pockets of older properties alongside more modern developments. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the Lea Valley, with several local parks and playing fields providing recreational space.

A significant feature is the Royal Gunpowder Mills, a large historic site with waterways and wooded areas now used for heritage and leisure. The area's outskirts blend directly into the forest's woodlands, with trails leading from neighbourhoods into the protected ancient woodland. Road connections are important, with the M25 motorway and A121 road running nearby, influencing the area's somewhat peripheral character within the wider district.

Area overview

On average Waltham Abbey West & Outer has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £51,065 per year. There are 2 schools in Waltham Abbey West & Outer: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Waltham Abbey West & Outer is home to around 6,071 people, with a population density of about 164.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waltham Abbey West & Outer Population
6,071
Population density
164.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.39(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.28(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.99(+136%)
Vehicle crime
13.67(+211%)
Drugs
11.86(+310%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,571
75.29%
Other White
425
7%
African
142
2.34%
Other
142
2.34%
Caribbean
116
1.91%
Total population: 6,071

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,392
27.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,334
26.09%
Level 3 (A level)
758
14.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
655
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,113

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,116
40.94%
Owns with a mortgage
718
26.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
460
16.87%
Other social rented
156
5.72%
Social rents from council
135
4.95%
Total households: 2,726

Property prices in Waltham Abbey West & Outer

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Waltham Abbey West & Outer area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Abbey West & Outer 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 West & Outer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£420,000
Detached9£940,000
Flats19£215,000
Semi-Detached14£478,500

10 years median price trend in Waltham Abbey West & Outer

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West & Outer.

All postcodes in Waltham Abbey West & Outer

EN91QP

Hereward Close

EN91EX

Darby Drive

EN91DU

Market Square

EN91FA

Howard Close

E47RL

Butlers Drive

EN91QZ

Romeland

EN93SH

Sergeants Green Lane

EN92EF

Holyfield

EN91PA

The Green

EN93SZ

Copthall Green

EN92EP

Monkhams

EN93TL

Fernhall Lane

E47SD

Sewardstone Road

EN93TE

Beulah Place

E47RB

Mill Lane

EN93SX

Woodredon Farm Lane

E47FN

King George Way

EN93TD

Prospect Cottages

E47RH

Sewardstone Road

EN93SG

Honeypot Lane

E47QT

Hornbeam Lane

EN93TH

Long Street

EN91DY

Cornmill Mews

E47RN

Hawes Lane

EN93RF

Elms

EN91HR

Quaker Lane

IG104AJ

Church Road

EN91BS

Highbridge Street

EN91EE

Sun Street

E47QP

Green Lane

IG104HR

Fairmead Road

EN92AA

Cobbinsend Road

EN92AP

Breach Barns Lane

EN91RB

Cornmill

EN91FD

Highbridge Street

EN91FF

Darby Drive

EN93TQ

Long Street

EN91QU

Crooked Mile

EN91BD

Highbridge Street

E47SB

Albion Terrace

IG104AW

Church Road

EN91RD

Greenyard

IG104AN

Lippitts Hill

EN91PQ

Sewardstone Road

EN91QN

Crooked Mile

EN93QW

Pynest Green Lane

IG104AB

Avey Lane

IG104AL

Lippitts Hill

EN91HE

Victoria Road

EN91JY

Beaulieu Drive

EN91XF

Howard Close

EN93SL

Horseshoe Hill

E47DF

The Green

CM165HR

Crown Hill

EN91PF

Rue De St Lawrence

E47QU

Daws Hill

EN91PE

The Green

EN93TB

Copthall Green

EN91RJ

Silver Street

EN93TA

Copthall Green

EN93SA

Woodgreen Road

EN91XD

Howard Close

IG104DF

Arthurs Lane

EN93RD

Elms

IG104AP

Mott Street

EN91BQ

Highbridge Street

EN91HB

Woollard Street

IG104FE

Rose Court

EN91JF

Cannon Mews

EN91BX

Highbridge Street

EN92BS

Greenview Grove

EN91NP

Sewardstone Road

EN93TP

Woodredon Farm Lane

EN93SS

Church Cottages

EN93RG

Elms

CM165HW

High Road

EN93ST

Upshirebury Green

EN92AD

Breach Barns Lane

EN92EL

Holyfield Road

EN91BP

Grove Court

EN92EW

Holyfield

EN93TF

Crown Hill

EN93RA

Elms

IG104AG

Wellington Hill

EN91JX

Gregory Mews

E47QL

Bury Road

EN91JP

Powdermill Lane

EN91NN

Farm Hill Road

EN91FR

Church Street

EN92EG

Holyfield Road

EN92DU

Valley Close

EN93QN

Pynest Green Lane

EN91RX

Fountain Place

EN91NW

Joyce Court

EN91DT

Highbridge Street

EN91QD

Mile Close

EN93QF

Sewardstone Road

E47FF

Baden Drive

EN93SD

Woodgreen Road

EN91DE

Highbridge Street

Data Sources

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