EN9 1BN is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Town Mead in Waltham Abbey. Administratively it sits within Waltham Abbey South West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EN9 1BN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00110832 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EN9 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN9 1BN.
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38
£ 45,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1BN 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
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in EN9 1BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1BN. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1BN is above average at 109 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
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.9 km
- 3food4u0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.6 km
- The Angel Public House0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Welsh Harp0.5 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20001.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Biz Cafe1.0 km
- COSTA0.5 km
- Hings0.3 km
- Kalik Cafe0.6 km
- Lea Valley Church0.9 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey1.0 km
- Fashionably4You0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Market Kebab0.5 km
- Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pizza Tup0.5 km
- Ting Tong Thai Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross1.5 km
- Cheshunt1.8 km
- Theobalds Grove1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Highbridge Rdbt0.3 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Lee Valley0.4 km
- Waltham Abbey Gardens0.5 km
- Waltham Abbey Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91BN · Data under Open Government Licence