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£750,000

Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey

Key Features

Building Plot
2 Pairs of Semi Detached Houses
2 Bathrooms
Cloakroom
Open Plan Kitchen
Outskirts of Village
Subject to a 106 Agreement

Description

Nestled on the outskirts of the historic town of Waltham Abbey, this exceptional building plot on Crooked Mile presents a remarkable opportunity for developers and investors alike. Spanning an impressive area, the land comes with outline planning permission for the construction of two pairs of semi-detached houses, allowing for a total of four dwellings.

The location is particularly appealing, as Waltham Abbey is steeped in history and offers a charming blend of heritage and modern living. Residents will enjoy the convenience of local amenities, schools, and transport links, making it an ideal setting for families and professionals.

It is important to note that the planning permission is subject to a section 106 agreement, which may impose certain obligations on the development. This aspect should be carefully considered by potential buyers. The planning number is EPF/0498/24 and has a start date three years from the date of the decision,15/4/2025.

This plot represents a unique chance to contribute to the growth of this vibrant community while capitalising on the demand for quality housing in the area. With its strategic location and approved plans, this property is poised to be a valuable investment for those looking to make their mark in the thriving Waltham Abbey market.

Entrance Porch -

Hallway -

Cloakroom -

Snug Room -

Kitchen/ Breakfast Family Room -

Landing -

Bedroom One -

En-Suite -

Bedroom Two -

Family Bathroom -

Bedroom Three -

Front Garden And Parking -

Rear Garden -

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Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: TBC
Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Communal Parking
Garden: Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 14% of premises

Suitable for

4K streaming on every screen
Full-time home working
Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy969 metresOfsted: Good
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
598
Type
Academy sponsor led
Hillhouse CofE Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
341
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Church of England
Leverton Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
436
Type
Foundation school
Downfield Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
467
Type
Community school
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
208
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Roman Catholic

Secondary

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy0.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
812
Type
Academy converter
Haileybury Turnford1.5 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,021
Type
Academy sponsor led
Oasis Academy Enfield2 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
690
Type
Academy sponsor led
Goffs - Churchgate Academy2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
582
Type
Academy converter
The Lea Valley Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
830
Type
Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey0.8 miles

Tesco Waltham Abbey Superstore, Waltham Abbey0.9 miles

Lidl Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey1 mile

GP surgery

Market Square Surgery0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Reliance Pharmacy0.8 miles

Hospital

Cheshunt Community Hospital1.5 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden32 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Cheshunt Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cornmill Meadow87 metres

Typical drive times

Cheshunt8 min · 3.8 miles

Loughton10 min · 5.5 miles

Waltham Abbey5 min · 1.9 miles

Waltham Cross5 min · 2.5 miles

City of London (city)43 min · 16 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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Shepherds Estate Agents, Hoddesdon

37 High Street, Hoddesdon Hertfordshire, EN11 8TA

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