Postcode EN9 1FT is located in a major urban area, within the Waltham Abbey South & Rural area of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waltham Abbey South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waltham Abbey South is £57,682 per year. The median sale price in Waltham Abbey South & Rural is £390,000 (around £435 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £278,750 and £500,000. The nearest station is Waltham Cross, about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Honeylands.
Waltham Abbey South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,791 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Waltham Abbey South has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Waltham Abbey South is £57,682 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from EN9 1FT.
Waltham Abbey South near EN9 1FT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Honeylands | Large | Walking directions to Honeylands |
| 0.3 mi | Larsens Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Larsens Recreation Ground |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £435 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey South & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £575,000 | £467 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £499,500 | £493 |
| Terraced | 25 | £375,000 | £378 |
| Flats | 16 | £255,000 | £447 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £587,500 | £252,500 | £457,500 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £535,000 | £255,000 | £527,000 | £355,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £497 | £443 | £498 | £370 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 1FT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2026 | 28, Caldbeck, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UR | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 15, Caldbeck, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UR | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 140, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 132, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 100, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the EN9 1FT postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Leverton Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2019. | |
Leverton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2019
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2024. | |
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2024
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| 0.7 mi | Secondary | King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EN9 1FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 118-126 Cartersfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Sewardstone Road, Epping Forest, EN9 1NP | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Waltham Abbey Express | Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NA | Walking directions to Waltham Abbey Express |
Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EN9 1FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Abbott
Waltham Abbey South & Rural - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Hudson
Epping Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN9 1FT records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and public order.
The median sale price around EN9 1FT in Waltham Abbey South & Rural is £390,000 (about £435 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to EN9 1FT, including Leverton Primary School (Good), Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy (Good) and King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
EN9 1FT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,791 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 1FT 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).