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Living in Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey is a city in the United Kingdom, with a population of 18,645 in March 2021. The employment rate was 60% in March 2021. In 2025, annual NO₂ was 11.7 µg/m³. The city covered 4 km² in December 2022. Population density was 4,605.9 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 89.4%. The city had 5 schools in 2026. Owner occupation accounted for 61.5% of homes in March 2021.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Waltham Abbey?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Waltham Abbey.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Waltham Abbey yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings7,735 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Waltham Abbey?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk19

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Waltham Abbey is 3.7%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Waltham Abbey 3.7%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability89.41 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate60.02 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.52 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,216 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk18Official
Unemployment rate3.7 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk19Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Waltham Abbey. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Waltham Abbey. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools5 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count5 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count6 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWaltham Abbey highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Waltham Abbey highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents3,567 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents236 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport35 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights12Official
Nearest airportLCY3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 7.74 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 14 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Waltham Abbey?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.7 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.74 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration10
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Waltham Abbey average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Waltham Abbey average monthly precipitation, mm020406080584437434551435550676659JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Waltham Abbey annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.7PM2.5154014.0PM10104011.7NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Waltham Abbey is 7.7 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–8Waltham Abbey 7.78 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean11.65 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
PM10 — annual mean14.05 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official
PM2.5 — annual mean7.74 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration10Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.6 · Feb 9.1 · Mar 11.9 · Apr 15.1 · May 18.4 · Jun 21.4 · Jul 23.6 · Aug 23.3 · Sep 20.2 · Oct 15.9 · Nov 11.6 · Dec 9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.5 · Feb 3.5 · Mar 5.1 · Apr 6.9 · May 9.7 · Jun 12.5 · Jul 14.7 · Aug 14.6 · Sep 12.3 · Oct 9.5 · Nov 6.1 · Dec 3.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 6 · Feb 6.3 · Mar 8.5 · Apr 11 · May 14 · Jun 17 · Jul 19.2 · Aug 18.9 · Sep 16.2 · Oct 12.7 · Nov 8.8 · Dec 6.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 58.1 · Feb 43.6 · Mar 37 · Apr 42.5 · May 44.7 · Jun 50.5 · Jul 43.1 · Aug 54.9 · Sep 49.8 · Oct 66.9 · Nov 65.7 · Dec 58.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official
Annual PM2.5 over time8 published observations, 2013–2025
Annual PM2.5 in Waltham Abbey by year, µg/m³7.110.313.516.720132015201720257.7µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 51.6% between 2013 and 2025, from 16.0 to 7.7.

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Northwich18,640 residentsWalkden18,690 residentsNantwich18,740 residentsLitherland18,750 residentsCradley Heath18,820 residentsNewmarket18,855 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Waltham Abbey?

The published population was 18,645 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Waltham Abbey residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86%Foreign residents14%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area4.05 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area4.05 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.4Official
Foreign residents2,615 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.5Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents1.07 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents2.68 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density4,606 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk5Official · built-up-area figure
Population18,645 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5Official

Is Waltham Abbey a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student56%strong on education, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–69%
Foreign residents2,615 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population18,645 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings7,735 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability89.41 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate60.02 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.52 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes61.47 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices2 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad14 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age40 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Waltham Abbey under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Waltham Abbey?

The published population was 18,645 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Waltham Abbey?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.7 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Waltham Abbey?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Waltham Abbey?

The median gross salary is 4,216 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Waltham Abbey?

2,615 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Waltham Abbey a good place to live?

Waltham Abbey may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  6. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  9. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  10. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
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  1. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  9. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  10. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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