EN9 1EF is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Town Mead in Waltham Abbey. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Waltham Abbey South West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00110838 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EN9 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN9 1EF.
472
37
£ 45,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1EF 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 1EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1EF. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1EF is above average at 98 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
- Poundland0.6 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.9 km
- 3food4u0.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.0 km
- The Angel Public House0.1 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- Welsh Harp0.1 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Biz Cafe0.6 km
- COSTA0.6 km
- Hings0.3 km
- Kalik Cafe0.1 km
- Lea Valley Church0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.6 km
- Fashionably4You0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Figo's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Market Kebab0.1 km
- Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.2 km
- Pizza Tup0.1 km
- Ting Tong Thai Cafe0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross1.8 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: EN91EF · Data under Open Government Licence