Postcode EN9 3YQ is located in a major urban area, within the Waltham Abbey West 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 78.1 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 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gunpowder Park.
Waltham Abbey South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Waltham Abbey South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from EN9 3YQ.
Waltham Abbey South near EN9 3YQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gunpowder Park | Large | Walking directions to Gunpowder Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Waltham Abbey West area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £845,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £545,000 | £452 |
| Terraced | 21 | £407,500 | £442 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £402,625 | £486 |
| Flats | 29 | £240,000 | £417 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £540,008 | £210,000 | £520,000 | £342,500 |
| 2017 | £460,000 | £227,000 | £385,000 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | £432,500 | £225,000 | £387,500 | £339,000 |
| 2019 | £660,000 | £207,500 | £397,498 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | £645,000 | £250,000 | £440,000 | £351,750 |
| 2021 | £635,000 | £249,000 | £440,000 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £261,500 | £467,500 | £395,000 |
| 2023 | £535,000 | £261,000 | £425,000 | £390,000 |
| 2024 | £830,000 | £262,500 | £475,500 | £400,000 |
| 2025 | £669,000 | £238,000 | £420,000 | £392,500 |
| 2026 | £462,500 | £270,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £371 | £428 | £324 | £364 |
| 2017 | £389 | £400 | £438 | £388 |
| 2018 | £401 | £394 | £422 | £425 |
| 2019 | £426 | £381 | £401 | £401 |
| 2020 | £374 | £382 | £401 | £386 |
| 2021 | £470 | £405 | £417 | £465 |
| 2022 | £431 | £438 | £495 | £432 |
| 2023 | £502 | £480 | £459 | £431 |
| 2024 | £413 | £441 | £442 | £442 |
| 2025 | £466 | £433 | £476 | £441 |
| 2026 | £475 | £410 | £543 | £482 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 3YQ.
In the EN9 3YQ postcode area, located within Waltham Abbey South, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN9 3YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Cartersfield Road, Epping Forest, EN9 1JD | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 3YQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Josh Webb
Waltham Abbey West - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Hudson
Epping Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN9 3YQ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3YQ in Waltham Abbey South is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EN9 3YQ, including Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, Leverton Primary School (Good) and Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EN9 3YQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,905 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 3YQ is Neil Hudson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josh Webb (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.