Waltham Abbey South & Rural
Ward in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.675, 0.029 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 40 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
Waltham Abbey South & Rural sits on the southern edge of the market town of Waltham Abbey in the district of Epping Forest, Essex, England. The ward blends suburban fringes with Green Belt countryside, with lanes, arable fields and pockets of ancient woodland that link into the wider Epping Forest and the Lee Valley regional park, and it lies within easy commuting distance of London.
Locally the character is a mix of commuter households, long‑standing rural communities and smallholders, supported by village shops and light industry rather than large employers; nearby historic sites such as the former Royal Gunpowder Mills and the medieval connections of Waltham Abbey give the area a strong sense of historic identity, while Green Belt protections and active local groups shape planning and conservation debates.
Postcode districts covering Waltham Abbey South & Rural
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Islington 10.6 miles17.1 km
- City of Westminster 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Bexley 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Sutton 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Croydon 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Harrow 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Basildon 20 miles32.1 km
- Watford 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Chelmsford 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Harlow 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Stevenage 18.4 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- High Beech Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Waltham Abbey Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Waltham Abbey West Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sewardstone Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Waltham Abbey North Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Loughton St. John's Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Enfield Lock Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Loughton Forest Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Loughton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Loughton Fairmead Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Waltham Cross Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Theydon Bois Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Waltham Abbey South & Rural
EN9 1TP, EN9 3LZ, EN9 3JQ, EN9 3DS, IG10 4HR, EN9 3RY, EN9 3NG, EN9 3BX, EN9 3NB … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Stansted Airport 17 miles27.4 km
- Enfield Lock Railway Station 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Waltham Cross Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels in Waltham Abbey South & Rural Ad
Schools in Waltham Abbey South & Rural
- High Beech C of E Primary School Primary
- Leverton Primary School Primary
- Upshire Primary Foundation School Primary
Local points of interest
- Copped Hall Estate 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Epping Forest Forest 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Pirgo Historic site 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Middlesex University University 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 8.7 miles14 km