Postcode insights

EN9 3AF

Lamplighters Close

Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Interactive map showing EN9 3AF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for EN9 3AF

Overview

Postcode EN9 3AF is located in a major urban area, within the Waltham Abbey South & Rural 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 88.3 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 2.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Waltham Abbey South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Waltham Abbey South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Waltham Abbey South is £57,682 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from EN9 3AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Waltham Abbey South near EN9 3AF 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
4,768.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.9(+11%)
Vehicle crime
27.81(+532%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.91(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(+37%)
Public order
7.63(+49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
69.9%
Other White
33
8.21%
Other
20
4.98%
African
18
4.48%
Caribbean
12
2.99%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
28.86%
Level 3 (A level)
79
26.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.09%
No qualifications
36
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
75
39.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
61
32.28%
Owns outright
39
20.63%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.29%
Other social rented
3
1.59%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £500K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey South & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £1,360,000.

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 South & Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£575,000£487
Semi-Detached17£470,000£495
Terraced22£377,000£379
Flats11£261,500£458

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£600,000£252,500£457,500£395,000
2026£505,000£250,000£499,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£508£411£424£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey South & Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Abbey South & Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 3AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 3AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20254, Coppergate Court, Farthingale Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BXFlatsLeasehold£240,000
16 May 20257, Ashleigh Court, Lamplighters Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AGFlatsLeasehold£252,500
30 Jan 2026Flat 10, Ashtree Court, Horseshoe Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LZFlatsLeasehold£269,995
27 Nov 2025Flat 19, Ashtree Court, Horseshoe Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LZFlatsLeasehold£181,000
30 Jan 202610, Horseshoe Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3RXDetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the EN9 3AF postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN9 3AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLeverton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHillhouse CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryUpshire Primary Foundation SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN9 3AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN9 3AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-OpNazeing Road, Epping Forest, EN9 3PEWalking directions to Co-Op

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 3AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Abbott

Waltham Abbey South & Rural - 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
ParishWaltham AbbeyE04004036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Abbey SouthE02004534
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Epping Forest 008DE01021810
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN9 3AF

Is EN9 3AF (Waltham Abbey South) safe?

The area around EN9 3AF records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near EN9 3AF?

The median sale price around EN9 3AF in Waltham Abbey South is £410,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN9 3AF?

There are 4 schools close to EN9 3AF, including Leverton Primary School (Good), Hillhouse CofE Primary School (Good) and Upshire Primary Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EN9 3AF?

EN9 3AF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,511 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN9 3AF (Waltham Abbey South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Epping Forest covering EN9 3AF 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).

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.