EN9 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Town Mead in Waltham Cross. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Waltham Cross ward and the Broxbourne constituency.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Broxbourne.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00190222 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EN9 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN9 1DR.
275
40
£ 46,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1DR 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 42% of tenure in EN9 1DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-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 1DR. The average age is 40.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1DR is moderate at 57 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
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Four Swannes Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Oasis Academy Enfield
Keys Meadow Primary School
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- The Narrowboat Cafe0.8 km
- Biz Cafe0.9 km
- COSTA0.3 km
- Hings0.6 km
- Luna Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.2 km
- 3food4u0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Welsh Harp0.8 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.9 km
- Royal Small Arms Angling Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Local Express1.0 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.9 km
- Fashionably4You0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Panda0.4 km
- Holdbrook Fish House0.4 km
- Market Kebab0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizza0.4 km
- Mamma Mia0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross0.9 km
- Theobalds Grove1.7 km
- Enfield Lock1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lea Road0.2 km
- Lea Road0.2 km
- Long Croft Drive0.2 km
- Long Croft Drive0.2 km
- Queensway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91DR · Data under Open Government Licence