Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

SUN STREET, EN9 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUN STREET, EN9 1EJ.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EN9 1EJ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EN9 1EJ — age 37, 32% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

EN9 1EJ is a mixed residential area on Sun Street, 0.6km from Town Mead in Waltham Abbey. Administratively it sits within Waltham Abbey South West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EN9 1EJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £362k.

Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00110838 (shared with 39 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 1EJ. 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

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Flat

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

Crime around EN9 1EJ is moderate at 81 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour63
Drugs41
Criminal damage and arson39
Vehicle crime38

school Local Schools

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Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Inadequate577 pupils0.6 km
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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

Good704 pupils1.1 km
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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

Good174 pupils1.4 km
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Leverton Primary School

Good446 pupils1.5 km
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Hillhouse CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Jays Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • 3food4u0.1 km
  • Abbey Health Foods0.1 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.1 km
  • The Angel Public House0.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • Welsh Harp0.2 km
  • Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Biz Cafe0.6 km
  • COSTA0.7 km
  • Hings0.4 km
  • Kalik Cafe0.0 km
  • Lea Valley Church0.3 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.6 km
  • Fashionably4You1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Figo's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Market Kebab0.2 km
  • Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Pizza Tup0.2 km
  • Ting Tong Thai Cafe0.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Woodlands0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waltham Cross1.9 km
  • Cheshunt2.4 km
  • Theobalds Grove2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sun Street0.1 km
  • Greek Taverna0.1 km
  • Quaker Lane0.1 km
  • Quaker Lane0.1 km
  • Saxon Way0.1 km