EN9 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lea Road, 0.4km from Town Mead in Waltham Cross. Administratively it sits within Waltham Cross ward and the Broxbourne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00190239 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA ROAD, EN9 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA ROAD, EN9 1AZ.
238
28
£ 46,000 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EN9 1AZ is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1AZ. The average age is 28.1. 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: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1AZ is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Oasis Academy Enfield
Keys Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- The Narrowboat Cafe0.9 km
- Biz Cafe0.8 km
- COSTA0.2 km
- Hings0.5 km
- Kalik Cafe0.9 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.3 km
- 3food4u0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.8 km
- The Angel Public House0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Welsh Harp0.7 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.8 km
- Fashionably4You0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Panda0.5 km
- Holdbrook Fish House0.5 km
- Market Kebab0.7 km
- Waltham Abbey Fish Bar1.0 km
- Mama Mia Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross1.0 km
- Theobalds Grove1.7 km
- Cheshunt2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lea Road0.1 km
- Lea Road0.1 km
- McDonalds0.3 km
- Lee Valley0.4 km
- Long Croft Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91AZ · Data under Open Government Licence