Postcode EN9 3RU 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 no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Beach Hill Park.
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.
Waltham Abbey South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Waltham Abbey South is £57,682 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from EN9 3RU.
Waltham Abbey South near EN9 3RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beach Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Beach Hill Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £575,000 | £487 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £470,000 | £495 |
| Terraced | 22 | £377,000 | £379 |
| Flats | 11 | £261,500 | £458 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the EN9 3RU postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey South, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 3RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Abbott
Waltham Abbey South & Rural - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Hudson
Epping Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN9 3RU 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.
The median sale price around EN9 3RU in Waltham Abbey South is £410,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EN9 3RU, including Leverton Primary School (Good), Hillhouse CofE Primary School (Good) and Upshire Primary Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EN9 3RU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Epping Forest covering EN9 3RU 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).
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.