Waltham AbbeyEN9
Epping Forest · East of England
Waltham Abbey (EN9) exhibits mixed fundamentals characteristic of pre-cursor gentrification areas. Over the past five years, the postcode has experienced declining population (-0.5%) alongside modest capital appreciation of 1.4% annually. Rental growth has substantially outpaced capital growth, delivering 5.7% annual returns. The district scores 39.6/100 on trajectory metrics, positioning it in the fifth percentile nationally. This divergence between rental and capital growth suggests rental yields may appeal to certain investors, though the declining population and low price growth trajectory warrant consideration of underlying demand drivers before investment decisions.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Waltham Abbey · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.4 points this month to 38/100, driven mainly by safety.
Waltham Abbey (EN9) common questions
Is Waltham Abbey up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Waltham Abbey (EN9) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 38/100 (Average), in the top 97% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Waltham Abbey safe?
Waltham Abbey has a safety score of 32/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Waltham Abbey?
The average property price in Waltham Abbey (EN9) is £510k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Waltham Abbey?
The median monthly rent in Waltham Abbey (EN9) is £1,749 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Waltham Abbey?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Woodford Green (IG8), Waltham Cross (EN8), Loughton (IG10), Enfield (EN3), Waltham Cross (EN7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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