EN9 1BE is an active urban area located 0.3km from Town Mead in Waltham Abbey. Administratively it sits within Waltham Abbey South West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
For families considering a move, EN9 1BE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00110844 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EN9 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN9 1BE.
308
48
£ 49,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1BE 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 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1BE. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1BE is above average at 110 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
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Four Swannes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- The Narrowboat Cafe0.9 km
- Biz Cafe0.7 km
- COSTA0.1 km
- Hings0.2 km
- Kalik Cafe0.6 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Jays Convenience Store0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- S & J Shellfish - Wholesalers0.5 km
- 3food4u0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.5 km
- The Angel Public House0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Welsh Harp0.4 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.7 km
- Fashionably4You0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Panda0.8 km
- Holdbrook Fish House0.8 km
- Market Kebab0.4 km
- Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.7 km
- Mama Mia Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross1.3 km
- Theobalds Grove1.9 km
- Cheshunt2.1 km
Bus Stops
- McDonalds0.1 km
- Highbridge Rdbt0.2 km
- Bemor Builders0.3 km
- Lea Road0.4 km
- Lea Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91BE · Data under Open Government Licence