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EN9 1TH

Congreve Road

Waltham Abbey West

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Overview

Postcode EN9 1TH 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 North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waltham Abbey North is £50,248 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
66.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Waltham Abbey North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Waltham Abbey North has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.2%

Approximately 66.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Waltham Abbey North is £50,248 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from EN9 1TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Waltham Abbey North near EN9 1TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN9 1TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLarsens Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Larsens Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
5,610.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.11(-20%)
Vehicle crime
8.61(+96%)
Public order
7.89(+54%)
Other theft
5.74(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.74(-50%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
83.52%
Other White
17
6.23%
Caribbean
7
2.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.1%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
29.11%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.62%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
85
63.91%
Owns outright
22
16.54%
Owns with a mortgage
15
11.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.51%
Social rents from council
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

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

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 1TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 1TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202528, Old Oaks, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1TJTerracedFreehold£440,000
22 Sept 20252, Old Oaks, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
24 Nov 20252, The Cobbins, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£535,000
25 Mar 20262, Windsor Wood, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LYTerracedFreehold£365,000
16 Mar 202687, Rounton Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3APTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the EN9 1TH postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN9 1TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryKing Harold Business & Enterprise AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWaltham Holy Cross Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHillhouse CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 EN9 1TH, 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 NorthE02004533
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Epping Forest 007AE01021811
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about EN9 1TH

Is EN9 1TH (Waltham Abbey North) safe?

The area around EN9 1TH 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EN9 1TH?

The median sale price around EN9 1TH in Waltham Abbey North is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN9 1TH?

There are 5 schools close to EN9 1TH, 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.

How deprived is the area around EN9 1TH?

EN9 1TH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN9 1TH (Waltham Abbey North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Epping Forest covering EN9 1TH 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).

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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.