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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 128 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
128
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
53.37(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.6(+70%)
Vehicle crime
13.51(+197%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.34(+108%)
Shoplifting
12.19(+71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,571
75.29%
Other White
425
7%
Other
142
2.34%
African
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 45 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Waltham Abbey West & Outer area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,650,000.

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
Detached9£1,090,000
Flats12£212,500
Semi-Detached11£465,000
Terraced13£420,000

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

EN91BJ

Lea View

EN93FH

Copthall Green

EN93QZ

Claypit Hill

E47RD

Daws Hill

EN106EY

River Lee Bank

EN91DY

Cornmill Mews

EN93SS

Church Cottages

EN91BU

Highbridge Street

EN91ER

Sun Street

EN92ER

Crooked Mile

EN93PS

Upshire Road

IG104AH

Wellington Hill

IG104HR

Fairmead Road

EN91FB

Quaker Lane

EN91FD

Highbridge Street

EN91QA

Moremead

E47QR

Woodman Lane

EN91BL

Walton Gardens

EN91EP

South Place

EN91JE

Flagstaff Road

E47RA

Sewardstone Road

EN91FF

Darby Drive

EN91HE

Victoria Road

EN91PB

Lexden Terrace

EN91BD

Highbridge Street

EN92AX

Breach Barns Lane

EN92DZ

Marle Gardens

EN92EN

Holyfield

EN89AN

Waltham Abbey West

EN91DZ

Highbridge Street

EN91FR

Church Street

EN92DU

Valley Close

EN93TF

Crown Hill

E47RJ

Sewardstone Road

CM165HP

Paul's Nursery Road

EN93RJ

Elms

E47RB

Mill Lane

EN92AS

Breach Barns Lane

EN93RF

Elms

EN93UB

Beechview Drive

EN91BQ

Highbridge Street

E47QL

Bury Road

EN91BZ

Highbridge Street

EN91EL

Sun Street

EN91FQ

Sewardstone Road

EN91HF

Quaker Lane

EN91PH

Foxes Parade

EN91BB

Winchester Close

EN91BN

Powdermill Lane

EN91DT

Highbridge Street

EN91HR

Quaker Lane

EN91JP

Powdermill Lane

EN91XG

Howard Close

EN93QP

Beech Hill Gardens

EN93RW

Elms

IG104AG

Wellington Hill

EN91XF

Howard Close

EN91EW

Milton Court

EN92AJ

Galley Hill

EN92BS

Greenview Grove

IG104AQ

Rats Lane

EN93TH

Long Street

E47FA

The Green

EN91DE

Highbridge Street

EN91RD

Greenyard

EN92EL

Holyfield Road

EN91DX

Church Street

EN93SE

Southend Lane

EN93TL

Fernhall Lane

EN91JY

Beaulieu Drive

EN91NW

Joyce Court

EN92AG

Galley Hill

CM165HR

Crown Hill

EN93RL

Elms

EN93SD

Woodgreen Road

EN91JS

Berthold Mews

EN91XD

Howard Close

EN93QS

Honey Lane

EN93SZ

Copthall Green

EN91BX

Highbridge Street

EN91DP

Market Square

EN91EQ

Darby Drive

EN91NQ

Cleall Avenue

EN92EW

Holyfield

EN93QW

Pynest Green Lane

EN93SL

Horseshoe Hill

IG104AL

Lippitts Hill

EN91DL

Market Square

EN91FU

Waltham Abbey West

EN91JQ

Powdermill Lane

EN91RJ

Silver Street

E47RE

Sewardstone Road

E47BF

Sewardstone Road

EN91JR

Bernard Grove

E47QP

Green Lane

EN91HG

King George Road

EN91PE

The Green

EN91PG

Rue De St Lawrence

EN91PS

Crooked Mile

EN91RW

Fountain Place

Data Sources

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