Waltham Abbey
Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.686, 0.014 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 39 00 |
| Population: | 18,069 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
Waltham Abbey sits on the north‑eastern edge of Epping Forest in the district of Essex, England, about a short train or drive from London. The town centres on the large medieval Waltham Abbey church, linked by local legend to King Harold II, and nearby the industrial heritage of the Royal Gunpowder Mills. The River Lea and surrounding green belt give the area a mix of riverside and forested landscapes that attract walkers and history visitors alike.
Historically a market town with medieval and later layers, Waltham Abbey today combines a compact high street, commuter housing and small local industry; tourism around the abbey and gunpowder works adds to the economy. Socially it feels part suburban, part semi‑rural, with strong community activities, preservation groups and easy access to the open spaces of Epping Forest for recreation.
Postcode districts covering Waltham Abbey
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Islington 10.9 miles17.6 km
- City of Westminster 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Bexley 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Luton 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Sutton 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Croydon 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Harrow 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Basildon 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Watford 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Chelmsford 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Harlow 7 miles11.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Abbey West Ward 0.7 miles1 km
- Waltham Abbey South & Rural Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Waltham Abbey North Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- High Beech Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Sewardstone Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Waltham Cross Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Enfield Lock Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Cheshunt South and Theobalds Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bullsmoor Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Cheshunt North Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Brimsdown Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bumble's Green Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Waltham Abbey
EN9 3LS, EN9 3DJ, EN9 3ES, EN9 1LD, EN9 3NU, EN9 1EZ, EN9 3DQ, EN9 1JS, EN9 1LU … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Stansted Airport 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Waltham Cross Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cheshunt Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Waltham Abbey Ad
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 0.7 miles1.2 km
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Holtwhites Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Southgate Hotel London 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.8 km
- The Hadley Hotel 8.7 miles14 km
- Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms 5 4.4 miles7.1 km
Schools in Waltham Abbey
- Hillhouse C of E Primary School Primary
- King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Secondary
- Leverton Primary School Primary
- Upshire Primary Foundation School Primary
Local points of interest
- Copped Hall Estate 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Epping Forest Forest 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Middlesex University University 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Pirgo Historic site 9.1 miles14.6 km