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EN8 9AN

Waltham Abbey West

Epping Forest

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Overview

Postcode EN8 9AN is located in a major urban area, within the Waltham Abbey West 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 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 Cheshunt, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
46.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Waltham Abbey West & Outer has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Waltham Abbey West & Outer has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.8%

Approximately 46.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EN8 9AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Waltham Abbey West & Outer near EN8 9AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cheshunt located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN8 9AN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

8

Cheshunt

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Cheshunt
0.8 mi

7

Theobalds Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Theobalds Grove

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
165.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.05(+119%)
Shoplifting
31.83(+365%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.36(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.49(+286%)
Vehicle crime
22.04(+401%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
79.05%
Other White
20
7.91%
Other
7
2.77%
Caribbean
6
2.37%
African
4
1.58%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.86%
No qualifications
55
26.07%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
28
25.23%
Social rents from council
24
21.62%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.22%
Owns outright
17
15.32%
Total households: 111

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.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the EN8 9AN postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey West & Outer, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN8 9AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryDownfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)Academy converter

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN8 9AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN8 9AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCheshunt Food & Wine186 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, EN8 9AFWalking directions to Cheshunt Food & Wine

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 EN8 9AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josh Webb

Waltham Abbey West - 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
WardWaltham Abbey WestE05015741
ParishWaltham AbbeyE04004036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Abbey West & OuterE02004535
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Epping Forest 009CE01021818
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN8 9AN

Is EN8 9AN (Waltham Abbey West & Outer) safe?

The area around EN8 9AN records about 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 EN8 9AN?

The median sale price around EN8 9AN in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN8 9AN?

There are 8 schools close to EN8 9AN, including Downfield Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN8 9AN?

The closest station to EN8 9AN is Cheshunt in TfL zone 8, about 609 m away, serving the Greater Anglia and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around EN8 9AN?

EN8 9AN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN8 9AN (Waltham Abbey West & Outer) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Epping Forest covering EN8 9AN is Neil Hudson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josh Webb (Reform UK).

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.