Postcode EN9 1BB 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 Waltham Cross, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Gardens.
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.
Waltham Abbey West & Outer has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% 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.
The average income per household in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £51,065 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from EN9 1BB.
Waltham Abbey West & Outer near EN9 1BB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 7 | Waltham Cross | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Waltham Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Meadows |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £545,000 | £452 |
| Terraced | 21 | £407,500 | £442 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £402,625 | £486 |
| Flats | 29 | £240,000 | £417 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 1BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 19, Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BB | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 4, Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BB | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 2, Winchester Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BB | Flats | Leasehold | £238,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | Flat 3, 45, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Flat 5, 45, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the EN9 1BB postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey West & Outer, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN9 1BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 7-9 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Waltham Abbey Express | Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NA | Walking directions to Waltham Abbey Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Cartersfield Road, Epping Forest, EN9 1JD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Sewardstone Road, Epping Forest, EN9 1NP | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EN9 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Josh Webb
Waltham Abbey West - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Hudson
Epping Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN9 1BB 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.
The median sale price around EN9 1BB in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to EN9 1BB, including Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery (Good), Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EN9 1BB is Waltham Cross in TfL zone 7, about 1,360 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.
EN9 1BB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Epping Forest covering EN9 1BB 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).
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.