Downlands, Waltham Abbey
House prices, sold prices and local information for EN9 1UH.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Downlands, Waltham Abbey have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £315,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £373,654. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 72% semi-detached, 28% flat. Recorded sale prices on Downlands range from £270,000 to £450,000. 70% of homes sold here were freehold and 30% leasehold.
House prices on Downlands compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downlands has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EN9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 70% freehold and 30% leasehold across 20 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £373,654 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Flat | 5 | £289,500 | 17 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Downlands
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Downlands EN9 1UH | 17 Jul 2026 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Downlands EN9 1UH | 13 May 2026 | £258,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Downlands EN9 1UH | 1 Aug 2025 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Downlands EN9 1UH | 24 Nov 2023 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32B, Downlands EN9 1UH | 22 Sep 2023 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32C, Downlands EN9 1UH | 21 Sep 2023 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Downlands EN9 1UH | 25 Oct 2022 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Downlands EN9 1UH | 29 Jun 2022 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Downlands EN9 1UH | 5 Mar 2021 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Downlands EN9 1UH | 24 Feb 2021 | £323,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Downlands EN9 1UH | 17 Sep 2020 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Downlands EN9 1UH | 5 May 2020 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Downlands EN9 1UH | 15 Nov 2019 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Downlands EN9 1UH | 28 Jun 2019 | £277,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Downlands EN9 1UH | 10 May 2019 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Downlands EN9 1UH | 27 Sep 2018 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Downlands EN9 1UH | 12 Sep 2018 | £342,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Downlands EN9 1UH | 2 Oct 2017 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Downlands EN9 1UH | 7 Oct 2016 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Downlands EN9 1UH | 12 Feb 2016 | £317,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Downlands | £277,500 (Jun 2019) → £315,000 (Jul 2026) | +14% over 7 yrs |
| 9, Downlands | £323,000 (Feb 2021) → £420,000 (Aug 2025) | +30% over 4 yrs |
| 18, Downlands | £290,000 (May 2019) → £425,000 (Oct 2022) | +47% over 3 yrs |
| 2, Downlands | £270,000 (Oct 2017) → £315,000 (Jun 2022) | +17% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Downlands
Crime
200 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downlands in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 72 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 21 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Public order | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downlands is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Lee at Hoddesdon and Cheshunt Flood warning area
- Lower River Lee from Hoddesdon to Canning Town Flood alert area
- Cobbins Brook at Waltham Abbey Flood warning area
- Lower Lee tributaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Downlands
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverton Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School 341 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy 812 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy 598 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| High Beech CofE Primary School 105 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Freshsteps Independent school 55 pupils | Other independent school | 5–18 | Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Waltham Cross station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Enfield Lock station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Cheshunt station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Downlands (adj, Roundhills) 1 min walk
- Shernbroke Road (adj, Honey Lane) 2 min walk
- Gant Court (adj, Shernbroke Rd) 2 min walk
- The Dale (opp, Roundhills) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Maynard Court Surgery
18 Maynard Court, Waltham Abbey · 0.3 mi - Market Square Surgery
Waltham Abbey Health Ctre, 13 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey · 0.6 mi - Abbey Road Surgery
63 Abbey Road, Waltham Cross · 2.0 mi - Stanhope Surgery
Stanhope Road, Waltham Cross · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Waltham Abbey Superstore · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Waltham Abbey · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Waltham Abbey · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Upshire · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Reliance Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Reliance Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Reliance Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Cobbins Brook Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- The Market Square Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 605 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,415 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Epping Forest with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Downlands
Ethnic group
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 84.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.7% | 3.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.7% | 2.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.1% | 7.2% |
Religion
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.8% | 49.4% |
| No religion | 35.5% | 33.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | – |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 3.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.3% | 13.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.1% | 32.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 51.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.3% | 42.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.6% | 30.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.1% | 14% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10% | 13.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Epping Forest.
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Estate agents near Downlands
- Target 2.2 mi
- United Property Management 2.2 mi
- Filey Properties 2.5 mi
- Lords Property 2.6 mi
- Johns 2.6 mi
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