EN9 1BP is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Town Mead in Waltham Abbey. Administratively it sits within Waltham Abbey South West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00110838 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EN9 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN9 1BP.
472
37
£ 45,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1BP 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 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1BP. 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 1BP is above average at 109 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 Cafe1.0 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
- Fashionably4You0.5 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
- Cheshunt2.0 km
Bus Stops
- McDonalds0.0 km
- Highbridge Rdbt0.1 km
- Bemor Builders0.3 km
- Lea Road0.4 km
- Lea Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91BP · Data under Open Government Licence