EN9 1DP is a mixed residential area on Market Square, 0.5km 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 1DP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £361k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00110841 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET SQUARE, EN9 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET SQUARE, EN9 1DP.
263
42
£ 45,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1DP 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
EN9 1DP has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-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 1DP. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 361,000
1 sales · Mean £ 361,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1DP is above average at 104 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
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.9 km
- 3food4u0.1 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.0 km
- The Angel Public House0.2 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- Welsh Harp0.1 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Biz Cafe0.5 km
- COSTA0.5 km
- Hings0.3 km
- Kalik Cafe0.2 km
- Lea Valley Church0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.5 km
- Fashionably4You0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Figo's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Market Kebab0.1 km
- Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pizza Tup0.1 km
- Ting Tong Thai Cafe0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross1.7 km
- Cheshunt2.3 km
- Theobalds Grove2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Quaker Lane0.1 km
- Quaker Lane0.1 km
- Bemor Builders0.1 km
- Quaker Lane0.2 km
- Sun Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91DP · Data under Open Government Licence