Waltham Abbey
Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.686, 0.014 |
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| 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 miles
- Islington 10.9 miles
- City of Westminster 14.2 miles
- Bexley 16.4 miles
- Luton 24.2 miles
- Sutton 24.2 miles
- Croydon 22.8 miles
- Harrow 16.3 miles
- Basildon 20.8 miles
- Watford 18.2 miles
- Chelmsford 20.3 miles
- Harlow 7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Abbey West Ward 0.7 miles
- Waltham Abbey South & Rural Ward 1 mile
- Waltham Abbey North Ward 1.2 miles
- High Beech Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Sewardstone Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Waltham Cross Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Enfield Lock Ward 2 miles
- Cheshunt South and Theobalds Ward 2.2 miles
- Bullsmoor Ward 2.6 miles
- Cheshunt North Ward 2.6 miles
- Brimsdown Ward 2.8 miles
- Bumble's Green Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Waltham Abbey
EN9 1TZ, EN9 3AQ, EN9 1RQ, EN9 3PG, EN9 3JG, EN9 1JP, EN9 1JT, EN9 3BD, EN9 1HF … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 12.6 miles
- Stansted Airport 16.7 miles
- Waltham Cross Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Cheshunt Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Waltham Abbey Ad
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 0.7 miles
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 2.2 miles
- Holtwhites Hotel 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 6.8 miles
- Southgate Hotel London 4 7.2 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 8.2 miles
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 8.5 miles
- The Hadley Hotel 8.7 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 9.9 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 9.6 miles
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 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 2.9 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3.6 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 4.9 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 6.7 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 8.1 miles
- Middlesex University University 8.3 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 8.4 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 8.5 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 8.8 miles
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 8.9 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 9.1 miles