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Waltham Abbey West

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About

Waltham Abbey West ward lies within the historic market town of Waltham Abbey, bordered by the River Lea to the west and the M25 motorway to the south. The area encompasses residential neighbourhoods, local shopping parades along Honey Lane, and significant areas of open space. It includes the grounds of the former Royal Gunpowder Mills, a large historic site with waterways and woodland. The residential streets are primarily a mix of post-war housing and more recent developments, serving as a commuter base for London.

The ward is defined by its blend of urban and semi-rural elements, with the Lee Valley Regional Park providing extensive recreational paths and waterways along its western edge. The area's historical connection to the gunpowder industry is a notable aspect of its identity. Daily life centres on local schools, community facilities, and the proximity to the town centre with its ancient abbey. Transport links are provided by nearby rail stations and major road networks, connecting the area to wider Essex and the capital.

Area overview

On average Waltham Abbey West has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 19.9% 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 is £53,034 per year. There are 1 schools in Waltham Abbey West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Waltham Abbey West

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £440K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey West area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£545,000£452
Terraced21£407,500£442
Semi-Detached22£402,625£486
Flats29£240,000£417

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Abbey West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£540,008£210,000£520,000£342,500
2017£460,000£227,000£385,000£345,000
2018£432,500£225,000£387,500£339,000
2019£660,000£207,500£397,498£350,000
2020£645,000£250,000£440,000£351,750
2021£635,000£249,000£440,000£345,000
2022£550,000£261,500£467,500£395,000
2023£535,000£261,000£425,000£390,000
2024£830,000£262,500£475,500£400,000
2025£669,000£238,000£420,000£392,500
2026£462,500£270,000£390,000£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£371£428£324£364
2017£389£400£438£388
2018£401£394£422£425
2019£426£381£401£401
2020£374£382£401£386
2021£470£405£417£465
2022£431£438£495£432
2023£502£480£459£431
2024£413£441£442£442
2025£466£433£476£441
2026£475£410£543£482
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Abbey West 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.