EN9 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lea Road, 0.4km from Town Mead in Waltham Cross. Administratively it sits within Waltham Cross ward and the Broxbourne constituency.
For families considering a move, EN9 1AJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00190337 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA ROAD, EN9 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA ROAD, EN9 1AJ.
124
62
£ 46,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EN9 1AJ is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 75% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 62).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1AJ. The average age is 61.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1AJ is moderate at 67 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
Oasis Academy Enfield
Four Swannes Primary School
Keys Meadow Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- CH&Co Catering Group Ltd0.9 km
- JJ Food Service Canteen0.9 km
- The Narrowboat Cafe0.6 km
- Biz Cafe0.8 km
- COSTA0.4 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.0 km
- 3food4u0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Welsh Harp0.8 km
- Inn on the Park0.9 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.8 km
- Fashionably4You0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Panda0.5 km
- Holdbrook Fish House0.5 km
- Market Kebab0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizza0.5 km
- Mamma Mia0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross0.9 km
- Enfield Lock1.7 km
- Theobalds Grove1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Long Croft Drive0.2 km
- Long Croft Drive0.2 km
- Lea Road0.3 km
- Lea Road0.3 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91AJ · Data under Open Government Licence