Waltham Abbey is a historic market town nestled in southwest Essex, on the border with Hertfordshire and close to the River Lea and Lee Valley Regional Park. The area combines a rich medieval heritage—including the Grade I listed Waltham Abbey Church, which once served as the burial site of King Harold II—with the amenities of modern life. Residents enjoy a blend of charming period architecture, spacious suburban housing developments, and plentiful green spaces that cater to a variety of lifestyles.