Postcode EN9 1HS 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 South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 nearest station is Waltham Cross, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Gardens.
Waltham Abbey South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Waltham Abbey South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EN9 1HS.
Waltham Abbey South near EN9 1HS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Larsens Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Larsens Recreation Ground |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 1HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2026 | 42, Harveyfields, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HN | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 85, Harveyfields, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HW | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 50, Greenfield Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HL | Terraced | Freehold | £357,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 52, Greenfield Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HL | Terraced | Freehold | £364,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 20, Audley Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RT | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 |
In the EN9 1HS postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN9 1HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Cartersfield Road, Epping Forest, EN9 1JD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Sewardstone Road, Epping Forest, EN9 1NP | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 7-9 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Waltham Abbey Express | Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NA | Walking directions to Waltham Abbey Express |
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 1HS, 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 1HS records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around EN9 1HS in Waltham Abbey South 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 1HS, including Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery (Good) and King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EN9 1HS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,905 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 1HS 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.