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EN9 3GP

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Detailed insights for EN9 3GP

Overview

Postcode EN9 3GP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Waltham Abbey South & Rural area of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waltham Abbey West & Outer area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 median sale price in Waltham Abbey South & Rural is £385,000 (around £433 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,500 and £499,500. The nearest station is Enfield Lock, about 1.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gunpowder Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Waltham Abbey West & Outer has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,733 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Waltham Abbey West & Outer has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Waltham Abbey West & Outer is £51,065 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from EN9 3GP.

Flood risk

No risk

Waltham Abbey West & Outer near EN9 3GP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Enfield Lock located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN9 3GP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGunpowder ParkLargeWalking directions to Gunpowder Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
59.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.19(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.06(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+93%)
Vehicle crime
11.18(+154%)
Drugs
10.09(+249%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
79.55%
Indian
16
6.06%
Other White
10
3.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.27%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
35.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.41%
No qualifications
37
16.52%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
48.51%
Owns with a mortgage
36
35.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.88%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.96%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £433
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £278K – £500K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £433 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey South & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 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£467
Semi-Detached15£499,000£495
Terraced25£375,000£378
Flats16£255,000£447

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£587,500£252,500£457,500£395,000
2026£535,000£255,000£527,000£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£497£443£498£370
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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 3GP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 3GP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 202616, Burrows Chase, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YXFlatsLeasehold£285,000
04 Jul 20254, Burrows Chase, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YXFlatsLeasehold£232,500
02 Apr 202611, Foxwood Chase, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YWFlatsLeasehold£285,000
22 Oct 202518, Foxwood Chase, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YWFlatsLeasehold£238,000
17 Oct 202514, Foxwood Chase, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YWFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the EN9 3GP postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey West & Outer, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for EN9 3GP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.9 miPrimaryLeverton Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryWaltham Holy Cross Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district.

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,771
Band C£2,024
Band D£2,277
Band E£2,783
Band F£3,289
Band G£3,795
Band H£4,554

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 3GP, 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 West & OuterE02004535
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Epping Forest 009AE01021806
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2004-09-01

Frequently asked questions about EN9 3GP

Is EN9 3GP (Waltham Abbey West & Outer) safe?

The area around EN9 3GP records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3GP?

The median sale price around EN9 3GP in Waltham Abbey South & Rural is £385,000 (about £433 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN9 3GP?

There are 2 schools close to EN9 3GP, including Leverton Primary School (Good) and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around EN9 3GP?

EN9 3GP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,733 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN9 3GP (Waltham Abbey West & Outer) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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