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E4 7RL

Butlers Drive

Waltham Abbey South & Rural

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Detailed insights for E4 7RL

Overview

Postcode E4 7RL is located in a rural village, within the Waltham Abbey South & Rural ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waltham Abbey West & Outer area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £51,065 per year. The nearest station is Enfield Lock, about 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gunpowder Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Waltham Abbey West & Outer has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Waltham Abbey West & Outer has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £51,065 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from E4 7RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Waltham Abbey West & Outer near E4 7RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Enfield Lock located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E4 7RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGunpowder ParkLargeWalking directions to Gunpowder Park

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
441.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.19(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.06(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+93%)
Vehicle crime
11.18(+154%)
Drugs
10.09(+249%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
63.35%
Pakistani
32
7.77%
Caribbean
20
4.85%
Other White
20
4.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
3.64%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
26.44%
Level 3 (A level)
70
21.28%
No qualifications
57
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
78
47.56%
Owns outright
45
27.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
17.07%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.27%
Social rents from council
4
2.44%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £500K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey South & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 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 South & Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£575,000£487
Semi-Detached17£470,000£495
Terraced22£377,000£379
Flats11£261,500£458

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,200,000£237,500£425,000£321,000
2017£710,000£246,000£372,500£325,000
2018£787,500£245,000£365,000£325,000
2019£828,000£225,000£376,250£316,000
2020£630,750£234,000£485,000£350,000
2021£976,000£250,000£453,750£350,000
2022£667,000£260,000£490,000£370,000
2023£816,000£276,750£510,000£370,000
2024£745,000£248,000£581,000£375,000
2025£600,000£252,500£457,500£395,000
2026£505,000£250,000£499,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£523£409£439£352
2017£450£417£428£354
2018£425£429£392£365
2019£511£418£438£326
2020£485£435£483£379
2021£530£423£424£390
2022£531£465£487£420
2023£589£448£465£445
2024£571£439£413£414
2025£467£467£495£379
2026£508£411£424£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 7RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 7RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20253, Hamlet Gate, London, E4 7RJTerracedFreehold£485,000
05 Mar 20252, Hamlet Gate, London, E4 7RJTerracedFreehold£500,000
16 Jun 20256, Godwin Close, London, E4 7RQFlatsLeasehold£261,500
22 May 202522, Godwin Close, London, E4 7RQTerracedFreehold£465,000
18 Dec 2025Premier Lodge, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QFOtherLeasehold£10,778,266

Schools

In the E4 7RL postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey West & Outer, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E4 7RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryPrince of Wales Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,458
Band B£1,701
Band C£1,944
Band D£2,187
Band E£2,673
Band F£3,159
Band G£3,644
Band H£4,373

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E4 7RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Abbott

Waltham Abbey South & Rural - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Neil Hudson

Epping Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictEpping ForestE07000072
Parliamentary ConstituencyEpping ForestE14001226
ParishWaltham AbbeyE04004036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Abbey West & OuterE02004535
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Epping Forest 009AE01021806
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E4 7RL

Is E4 7RL (Waltham Abbey West & Outer) safe?

The area around E4 7RL records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near E4 7RL?

The median sale price around E4 7RL in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £410,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E4 7RL?

There is 1 school close to E4 7RL, including Prince of Wales Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around E4 7RL?

E4 7RL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,666 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E4 7RL (Waltham Abbey West & Outer) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Epping Forest covering E4 7RL is Neil Hudson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Abbott (Reform UK).

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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.