Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

SOUTH PLACE, EN9 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PLACE, EN9 1EP.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EN9 1EP 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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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in EN9 1EP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

EN9 1EP is a mixed residential area on South Place, 0.6km 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 1EP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £363k.

Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00110841 (shared with 14 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 1EP. 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

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 351,600

2 sales · Mean £ 351,600

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

Crime around EN9 1EP is above average at 94 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 offences124
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson41
Drugs41
Vehicle crime39

school Local Schools

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Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Inadequate577 pupils0.7 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

24 nearby
  • Jays Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers1.0 km
  • 3food4u0.1 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Biz Cafe0.6 km
  • COSTA0.7 km
  • Hings0.4 km
  • Kalik Cafe0.1 km
  • Lea Valley Church0.3 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.6 km
  • Fashionably4You0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Figo's Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Market Kebab0.2 km
  • Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Pizza Tup0.2 km
  • Ting Tong Thai Cafe0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Woodlands0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waltham Cross1.8 km
  • Cheshunt2.4 km
  • Theobalds Grove2.5 km

Bus Stops

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