Property trends for EN10

    EN10 covers Waltham Abbey and surrounding areas in Essex, north of London. It is a suburban district with a mix of established residential communities and local employment centres.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - EN10

    £490,824

    81

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - EN

    £1,799

    90

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - EN10

    £47,610

    83

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - EN

    6.1%

    65

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EN10

    1.8%

    15

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EN

    3.6%

    32

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — EN10

    Top 5 streets in EN10 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Carnaby Road£2,658,225
    2Baas Hill£1,750,000
    3Hipkins Place£1,475,000
    4Baas Lane£1,474,000
    5Broxbourne Common£1,275,000

    Latest Rent — EN10

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    EN10 is among the most expensive areas nationally, with an average price of £541,000. Over the past decade, growth has been close to the national average at 3.7% annually. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 223 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 256, suggesting a modest slowdown in market momentum.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Rents in the broader EN postcode area are well above the national average at £1,757 per month, reflecting strong demand in this part of Essex. However, rental growth has lagged nationally over the past decade at 3.6% per year. The flat yield has improved to 5.9%, significantly ahead of the 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating better returns for landlords in the current market.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income of £47,610 is well above the national average. Purchase affordability has weakened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 10.4x in 2016 to 10.9x today, making homeownership harder to achieve. Rental affordability has improved, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 39.2% to 36.8%, easing pressure on tenants.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    EN10 has a notably higher proportion of children (20.1% under 15) and young working-age adults (20% aged 35–49), making it attractive to families. Mortgage-backed ownership is particularly strong at 35.4%, well above the national average, while private renting is proportionally lower at 16.5%. The employment profile skews towards professional and managerial roles (33.7% combined), considerably above the national average, with administrative roles also more prevalent.

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