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Cheshunt North

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About

Cheshunt North ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Broxbourne, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from semi-detached homes to modern developments, situated along a network of local roads. It contains several schools and local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with a focus on community facilities. The ward is bordered by greenbelt land to the north, providing a distinct edge to the built environment.

A central feature is the large Tesco superstore and retail park, which serves as a major local hub. The ward includes the grounds of the former Cheshunt Park estate, with areas of open space and historical connections. Residential streets are generally quiet, with access to broader transport links via nearby main roads. The local geography is relatively flat, typical of the Lea Valley, with subtle influences from the surrounding rural fringe.

Area overview

On average Cheshunt North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheshunt North is £55,049 per year. The median sale price in Cheshunt North is £450,000 (around £488 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £379,750 and £511,250. There are 5 schools in Cheshunt North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cheshunt North is home to around 9,428 people, with a population density of about 4,500.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheshunt North Population
9,428
Population density
4,500.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
46.78(+584%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.46(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.65(+165%)
Other theft
20.68(+278%)
Vehicle crime
11.88(+170%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,129
64.99%
Other White
1,085
11.51%
Other
523
5.55%
African
394
4.18%
Caribbean
230
2.44%
Total population: 9,430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,010
26.44%
No qualifications
1,719
22.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,208
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,084
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
915
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 7,603

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,328
34.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,285
33.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
539
13.96%
Other social rented
495
12.82%
Social rents from council
147
3.81%
Total households: 3,862

Property prices in Cheshunt North

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £488
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £380K – £511K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £488 per square foot) in Cheshunt North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheshunt North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£665,000£541
Semi-Detached36£500,000£489
Terraced28£417,500£497
Flats13£250,000£381

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheshunt North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheshunt North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422,000£245,000£400,000£342,500
2017£472,500£262,500£409,998£343,000
2018£468,000£248,000£393,000£350,000
2019£476,500£241,000£401,000£340,000
2020£495,000£240,000£415,000£350,000
2021£460,250£250,000£444,500£385,000
2022£620,000£250,000£485,000£416,750
2023£640,000£302,500£476,500£410,500
2024£560,000£270,000£462,500£415,000
2025£542,500£269,000£470,000£420,000
2026—£240,000£500,000£417,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheshunt North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheshunt North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£384£386£410£370
2017£448£367£415£395
2018£494£375£439£402
2019£481£353£416£390
2020£476£386£423£412
2021£483£379£466£440
2022£475£410£505£460
2023£541£484£506£462
2024£492£395£483£452
2025£541£408£491£497
2026—£378£476£501
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheshunt North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheshunt North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broxbourne district.

Band A£1,538
Band B£1,794
Band C£2,050
Band D£2,306
Band E£2,819
Band F£3,332
Band G£3,844
Band H£4,613

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cheshunt North ward.

Local councillors

Patsy Spears

Cheshunt North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative