Postcode EN9 1LF is located in a major urban area, within the Waltham Abbey North ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waltham Abbey South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 nearest station is Waltham Cross, about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Larsens Recreation Ground.
Waltham Abbey South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Waltham Abbey South has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from EN9 1LF.
Waltham Abbey South near EN9 1LF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larsens Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Larsens Recreation Ground |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £416 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey North area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £572,500 | £453 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £443,500 | £413 |
| Terraced | 28 | £390,000 | £420 |
| Flats | 6 | £202,500 | £404 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £670,000 | £186,500 | £395,000 | £329,000 |
| 2017 | £572,500 | £195,000 | £390,000 | £330,000 |
| 2018 | £525,500 | £185,000 | £399,998 | £330,000 |
| 2019 | £403,750 | £177,500 | £355,000 | £335,000 |
| 2020 | £599,995 | £187,000 | £410,000 | £337,500 |
| 2021 | £597,498 | £212,500 | £405,000 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £210,000 | £455,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £203,750 | £456,250 | £370,500 |
| 2024 | £500,000 | £200,500 | £457,500 | £390,000 |
| 2025 | £1,070,000 | £200,000 | £465,000 | £387,500 |
| 2026 | £572,500 | £384,750 | £451,250 | £385,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £448 | £377 | £387 | £368 |
| 2017 | £461 | £382 | £412 | £344 |
| 2018 | £447 | £352 | £412 | £351 |
| 2019 | £362 | £348 | £391 | £343 |
| 2020 | £491 | £367 | £393 | £345 |
| 2021 | £474 | £416 | £427 | £390 |
| 2022 | £539 | £390 | £491 | £404 |
| 2023 | £452 | £405 | £456 | £412 |
| 2024 | £749 | £405 | £432 | £423 |
| 2025 | £554 | £397 | £438 | £409 |
| 2026 | £453 | £393 | £371 | £442 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 1LF.
In the EN9 1LF postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 1LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Kelleher
Waltham Abbey North - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Hudson
Epping Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN9 1LF records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1LF in Waltham Abbey South is £400,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to EN9 1LF, including King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy (Good), Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Hillhouse CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EN9 1LF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,792 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 1LF is Neil Hudson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Kelleher (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.