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EN9 3EW

Chequers Walk

Waltham Abbey North

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Overview

Postcode EN9 3EW 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 average crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Honeylands.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Waltham Abbey South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Waltham Abbey South has an average crime rate, with approximately 50 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from EN9 3EW.

Flood risk

Low

Waltham Abbey South near EN9 3EW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN9 3EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHoneylandsLargeWalking directions to Honeylands
0.3 miLarsens Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Larsens Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
6,032.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.37(-20%)
Vehicle crime
9.16(+108%)
Public order
5.64(+10%)
Drugs
5.64(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.11(-67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
78.99%
Other White
10
3.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
3.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.11%
African
6
2.33%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
28.9%
No qualifications
45
20.64%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
52.99%
Owns with a mortgage
38
32.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.55%
Other social rented
3
2.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Waltham Abbey North

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £439K

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.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£572,500£453
Semi-Detached20£443,500£413
Terraced28£390,000£420
Flats6£202,500£404

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Abbey North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Abbey North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Abbey North in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 3EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 202537, Chequers Walk, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EWTerracedLeasehold£402,000
06 Jun 20256, Chequers Walk, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EWTerracedFreehold£396,000
22 May 20264, Chartwell Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EPTerracedFreehold£360,000
24 Apr 202622, Chartwell Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EPTerracedFreehold£430,000
03 Feb 202510, Chartwell Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EPTerracedLeasehold£365,000

Schools

In the EN9 3EW postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN9 3EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHillhouse CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryKing Harold Business & Enterprise AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLeverton Primary SchoolFoundation school

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

Local councillors

Paul Kelleher

Waltham Abbey North - 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 NorthE05015739
ParishWaltham AbbeyE04004036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Abbey SouthE02004534
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Epping Forest 008CE01021809
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN9 3EW

Is EN9 3EW (Waltham Abbey South) safe?

The area around EN9 3EW records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3EW?

The median sale price around EN9 3EW in Waltham Abbey South is £400,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN9 3EW?

There are 5 schools close to EN9 3EW, including Hillhouse CofE Primary School (Good), King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy (Good) and Leverton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EN9 3EW?

EN9 3EW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.