EN9 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Town Mead in Waltham Cross. Administratively it sits within Waltham Cross ward and the Broxbourne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EN9 1AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Broxbourne.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00190266 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EN9 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN9 1AB.
432
36
£ 46,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, EN9 1AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1AB. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1AB is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Four Swannes Primary School
Oasis Academy Enfield
Keys Meadow Primary School
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- The Narrowboat Cafe1.0 km
- Biz Cafe1.0 km
- COSTA0.3 km
- Hings0.6 km
- Luna Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.4 km
- 3food4u0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Welsh Harp0.8 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20001.0 km
- Royal Small Arms Angling Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Local Express0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey1.0 km
- Fashionably4You0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Panda0.4 km
- Holdbrook Fish House0.4 km
- Market Kebab0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizza0.4 km
- Mamma Mia0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross0.9 km
- Theobalds Grove1.5 km
- Cheshunt1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lea Road0.0 km
- Lea Road0.1 km
- Lee Valley0.3 km
- Long Croft Drive0.3 km
- Long Croft Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91AB · Data under Open Government Licence