EN9 1DT 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN9 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00110838 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHBRIDGE STREET, EN9 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBRIDGE STREET, EN9 1DT.
472
37
£ 45,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN9 1DT 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
No single demographic signal dominates EN9 1DT — age 37, 32% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DT. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 297,500
2 sales · Mean £ 297,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN9 1DT is above average at 92 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
21 nearby- 3food4u0.2 km
- Abbey Health Foods0.2 km
- Britnfish0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Little Granary0.2 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Angel Public House0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Welsh Harp0.1 km
- Taste of Cyprus in The Sun0.2 km
- Abbey Church Centre0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- greengold0.5 km
- Apollo Cafe0.3 km
- Chilli Pickle0.1 km
- Corrys0.4 km
- Espresso Cafe0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.2 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 Bar0.4 km
- Pizza Tup0.1 km
- Ting Tong Thai Cafe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waltham Cross1.6 km
- Cheshunt2.1 km
- Theobalds Grove2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bemor Builders0.1 km
- Highbridge Rdbt0.2 km
- Quaker Lane0.3 km
- Waltham Abbey Gardens0.3 km
- Waltham Abbey Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EN91DT · Data under Open Government Licence