Postcode insights

EN9 3JF

Shernbroke Road

Waltham Abbey South & Rural

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Detailed insights for EN9 3JF

Overview

Postcode EN9 3JF 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 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
56.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

56.1%

Approximately 56.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EN9 3JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Waltham Abbey South near EN9 3JF 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
6,305 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
154
71.63%
Other White
16
7.44%
Other
9
4.19%
Pakistani
7
3.26%
Other Asian
7
3.26%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
36.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
18.58%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
12.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
50.47%
Owns with a mortgage
23
21.5%
Owns outright
17
15.89%
Other social rented
6
5.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.61%
Total households: 107

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 3JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 3JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 202537, Chequers Walk, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EWTerracedLeasehold£402,000
06 Jun 20256, Chequers Walk, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EWTerracedFreehold£396,000
24 Jun 202516, Lucas Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EGFlatsLeasehold£205,000
17 Apr 202511, Lucas Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EGFlatsLeasehold£205,000
06 Feb 202639, Morris Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DXTerracedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the EN9 3JF 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 3JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHillhouse CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLeverton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKing Harold Business & Enterprise AcademyAcademy 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 3JF, 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 008CE01021809
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN9 3JF

Is EN9 3JF (Waltham Abbey South) safe?

The area around EN9 3JF 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 3JF?

The median sale price around EN9 3JF 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 3JF?

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

How deprived is the area around EN9 3JF?

EN9 3JF 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 3JF (Waltham Abbey South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Epping Forest covering EN9 3JF 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.