EN9 1BX is a mixed residential area on Highbridge Street, 0.5km 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 1BX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00110832 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHBRIDGE STREET, EN9 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBRIDGE STREET, EN9 1BX.
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38
£ 45,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1BX 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
With 47% social renting, EN9 1BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN9 1BX. The average age is 38.1. 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 1BX is above average at 107 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
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- 3food4u0.3 km
- Abbey Health Foods0.3 km
- Britnfish0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Little Granary0.1 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Angel Public House0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Welsh Harp0.2 km
- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.3 km
- Waltham Abbey Youth 20000.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- greengold0.6 km
- Apollo Cafe0.4 km
- Chilli Pickle0.0 km
- Corrys0.5 km
- Espresso Cafe0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Yo! To Go Waltham Abbey0.7 km
- Fashionably4You0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Market Kebab0.2 km
- Waltham Abbey Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Tup0.2 km
- Ting Tong Thai Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross1.5 km
- Cheshunt2.1 km
- Theobalds Grove2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Highbridge Rdbt0.1 km
- Bemor Builders0.2 km
- McDonalds0.3 km
- Quaker Lane0.3 km
- Waltham Abbey Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91BX · Data under Open Government Licence