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Cheshunt North

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 £55,051 per year. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cheshunt North Population

9,428

Population density

4,500.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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£447,500

Price per sq ft£486

Sales (last 12 months)83

Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £503K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 (about £486 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£591,500	£532	£485,700	£508,500	£666,250	£669,250
Semi-Detached	33	£497,500	£489	£410,000	£460,000	£535,000	£624,200
Terraced	29	£425,000	£497	£334,400	£383,000	£450,000	£623,500
Flats	17	£265,000	£410	£129,000	£233,000	£296,995	£326,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheshunt North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheshunt North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£422,000	£245,000	£400,000	£335,000
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	£270,000	£470,000	£422,500
2026	—	£260,000	£497,500	£417,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheshunt North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£384	£383	£397	£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	£410	£491	£497
2026	—	£431	£460	£487

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail