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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, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £508K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey West & Outer area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,500 up to £1,360,000.

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 West & Outer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£872,500£452
Semi-Detached13£487,500£465
Terraced12£417,500£437
Flats12£245,000£416

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Abbey West & Outer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West & Outer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,200,000£205,000£435,000£355,000
2017£1,000,000£225,000£365,000£375,000
2018£1,015,000£220,000£390,000£347,000
2019£845,000£205,000£380,500£354,000
2020£675,000£250,000£537,500£353,000
2021£1,050,000£235,000£487,500£385,000
2022£925,000£225,000£537,500£405,000
2023£875,000£285,000£600,000£423,500
2024£1,102,500£265,000£495,000£427,500
2025£920,000£238,000£465,000£420,000
2026£230,000£495,000£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West & Outer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West & Outer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£523£448£399£376
2017£466£383£445£458
2018£442£386£408£459
2019£512£377£423£431
2020£497£382£477£442
2021£530£442£436£480
2022£581£471£453£450
2023£588£518£500£540
2024£581£452£428£450
2025£501£447£480£483
2026£383£386£424
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West & Outer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Abbey West & Outer in the last year.

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.