EN9 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Lea View, 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 1BJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 27.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00110838 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA VIEW, EN9 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA VIEW, EN9 1BJ.
472
37
£ 45,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1BJ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EN9 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 27.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1BJ. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
3 sales · Mean £ 400,306
Flat
£ 280,000
8 sales · Mean £ 286,250
Terraced
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1BJ is above average at 96 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
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Four Swannes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.6 km
- 3food4u0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.5 km
- The Angel Public House0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Welsh Harp0.4 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Biz Cafe0.7 km
- COSTA0.2 km
- Hings0.2 km
- Kalik Cafe0.6 km
- Lea Valley Church0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.7 km
- Fashionably4You0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Panda0.8 km
- Holdbrook Fish House0.8 km
- Market Kebab0.4 km
- Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.7 km
- Mama Mia Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross1.3 km
- Theobalds Grove1.9 km
- Cheshunt2.0 km
Bus Stops
- McDonalds0.1 km
- Highbridge Rdbt0.1 km
- Bemor Builders0.3 km
- Lea Road0.4 km
- Lea Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91BJ · Data under Open Government Licence