EN9 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lea Road, 0.4km from Holdbrook in Waltham Cross. Administratively it sits within Waltham Cross ward and the Broxbourne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00190337 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA ROAD, EN9 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA ROAD, EN9 1AS.
124
62
£ 46,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 75% owner-occupation and an average age of 62, EN9 1AS is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1AS. The average age is 61.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1AS is moderate at 53 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
Oasis Academy Enfield
Four Swannes Primary School
Keys Meadow Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- CH&Co Catering Group Ltd0.9 km
- JJ Food Service Canteen0.9 km
- The Narrowboat Cafe0.6 km
- Biz Cafe0.8 km
- COSTA0.4 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.0 km
- 3food4u0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Welsh Harp0.9 km
- Inn on the Park0.9 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.8 km
- Fashionably4You0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Panda0.5 km
- Holdbrook Fish House0.5 km
- Market Kebab0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizza0.5 km
- Mamma Mia0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross0.9 km
- Enfield Lock1.7 km
- Theobalds Grove1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Long Croft Drive0.2 km
- Long Croft Drive0.2 km
- Lea Road0.3 km
- Lea Road0.3 km
- Queensway0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91AS · Data under Open Government Licence