Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

WALTON GARDENS, EN9 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON GARDENS, EN9 1BL.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EN9 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £411k. Property prices are trending up 26.1% year-on-year.

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

EN9 1BL is an active urban area on Walton Gardens, 0.5km from Town Mead in Waltham Abbey. Administratively it sits within Waltham Abbey South West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EN9, EN9 1BL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £411k, up 26.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00110840 (shared with 13 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 1BL. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 380,000

10 sales · Mean £ 385,000

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

2 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

Crime around EN9 1BL is above average at 117 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting39
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime24

school Local Schools

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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

Good174 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.4 km
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Four Swannes Primary School

Good177 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Jays Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.7 km
  • 3food4u0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.5 km
  • The Angel Public House0.6 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Welsh Harp0.4 km
  • Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Biz Cafe0.8 km
  • COSTA0.3 km
  • Hings0.2 km
  • Kalik Cafe0.6 km
  • Lea Valley Church0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.8 km
  • Fashionably4You0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Panda0.9 km
  • Holdbrook Fish House0.9 km
  • Market Kebab0.5 km
  • Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waltham Cross1.3 km
  • Theobalds Grove1.9 km
  • Cheshunt1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • McDonalds0.2 km
  • Highbridge Rdbt0.2 km
  • Lee Valley0.4 km
  • Bemor Builders0.4 km
  • Lea Road0.4 km