Postcode EN9 2DU 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 West & Outer area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below 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 Cheshunt, about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cornmill Meadows.
Waltham Abbey West & Outer has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Waltham Abbey West & Outer has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from EN9 2DU.
Waltham Abbey West & Outer near EN9 2DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheshunt located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cornmill Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Cornmill Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Meadows |
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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 2DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | 15, Valley Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £482,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 44, Valley Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 22, Harold Crescent, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £487,500 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 1, Harold Crescent, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 28, Marle Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £520,000 |
In the EN9 2DU postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey West & Outer, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN9 2DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
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 2DU, 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 2DU records about 57 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.
The median sale price around EN9 2DU in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £400,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EN9 2DU, including Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy (Good) and Hillhouse CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EN9 2DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,509 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 2DU 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.