Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

WINCHESTER CLOSE, EN9 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER CLOSE, EN9 1BB.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EN9 1BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EN9 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £250k. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EN9 1BB is an active urban area on Winchester Close, 0.4km from Town Mead in Waltham Abbey. Administratively it sits within Waltham Abbey South West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EN9 1BB offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 3.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00110838 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1BB. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 262,500

11 sales · Mean £ 261,045

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around EN9 1BB is above average at 118 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.

Violence and sexual offences90
Anti-social behaviour57
Shoplifting39
Criminal damage and arson38
Drugs33

school Local Schools

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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

Good174 pupils1.0 km
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Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Inadequate577 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)

Good211 pupils1.5 km
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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

Good704 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Jays Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Poundland0.2 km
  • S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.6 km
  • 3food4u0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.4 km
  • The Angel Public House0.5 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • Welsh Harp0.3 km
  • Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Biz Cafe0.7 km
  • COSTA0.2 km
  • Hings0.1 km
  • Kalik Cafe0.5 km
  • Lea Valley Church0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.7 km
  • Fashionably4You0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Panda0.9 km
  • Holdbrook Fish House0.9 km
  • Market Kebab0.3 km
  • Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waltham Cross1.4 km
  • Theobalds Grove2.0 km
  • Cheshunt2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Highbridge Rdbt0.1 km
  • McDonalds0.1 km
  • Bemor Builders0.2 km
  • Quaker Lane0.4 km
  • Quaker Lane0.4 km