Living in EN9, Epping Forest
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EN9 in Epping Forest. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Epping Forest: £536,765, up 4.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| High Beech CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Leverton Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
9 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Freshsteps Independent school.
All 1 fee-paying schools near EN9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.0% |
| Skilled trades | 13.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.9% |
| Professional occupations | 12.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
121 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EN9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Epping Forest's figures.
Common questions about EN9
What is the average house price in EN9?
The average sold price in Epping Forest is £536,765 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EN9?
Prices in Epping Forest are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in EN9?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central EN9, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EN9?
121 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EN9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EN9 at risk of flooding?
Central EN9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EN9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 121 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EN9 safe?
121 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EN9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EN9 or EN8, EN9 or EN3, EN9 or EN10.
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