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Cheshunt South and Theobalds

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About

Cheshunt South and Theobalds ward is a residential area situated in the southeast of the borough of Broxbourne. It is characterised by a mix of housing types, including interwar semis and more recent developments. The area is bordered by the A10 to the west and the River Lea to the east, providing a distinct boundary. Local amenities are centred along the High Street and Goffs Lane, serving the community's daily needs.

The ward contains Theobalds Park, a significant green space with historical links to a former royal palace. This parkland offers walking routes and recreational facilities. The area is well-connected by rail, with Theobalds Grove station providing services into London. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on family housing. The presence of the Lea Valley Park complex is nearby, influencing the local environment.

Area overview

On average Cheshunt South and Theobalds has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheshunt South and Theobalds is £55,043 per year. There are 3 schools in Cheshunt South and Theobalds: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cheshunt South and Theobalds is home to around 9,364 people, with a population density of about 4,563.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheshunt South and Theobalds Population
9,364
Population density
4,563.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.18(+69%)
Shoplifting
42.5(+521%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.73(+148%)
Other theft
20.08(+267%)
Public order
10.89(+113%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,464
58.35%
Other White
1,476
15.76%
African
496
5.3%
Other
479
5.12%
Caribbean
227
2.42%
Total population: 9,364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,199
29.15%
No qualifications
1,670
22.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,209
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,014
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
801
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 7,545

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,268
33.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,233
32.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
777
20.35%
Other social rented
330
8.64%
Social rents from council
98
2.57%
Total households: 3,818

Property prices in Cheshunt South and Theobalds

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£450
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £450K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £450 per square foot) in Cheshunt South and Theobalds area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,135,000.

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 South and Theobalds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£567,500£555
Semi-Detached25£470,000£470
Terraced28£427,500£451
Flats41£230,000£424

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheshunt South and Theobalds

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£528,750£240,000£382,000£350,000
2017£557,500£220,000£400,000£355,000
2018£515,000£227,000£390,000£361,000
2019£490,000£239,250£415,000£365,000
2020£556,125£230,250£427,000£365,000
2021£435,000£230,000£435,000£398,750
2022£635,000£247,500£465,500£420,000
2023£525,000£212,500£445,000£405,500
2024£480,000£220,000£481,250£407,000
2025£513,750£227,500£483,750£435,250
2026—£220,000£502,500£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465£362£391£383
2017£405£400£435£391
2018£423£385£449£408
2019£393£394£426£391
2020£469£388£433£401
2021£447£398£430£428
2022£459£408£459£496
2023£570£342£481£456
2024£415£425£480£454
2025£570£413£465£465
2026—£404£515£432
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheshunt South and Theobalds in the last year.

All postcodes in Cheshunt South and Theobalds

EN88SS

Downfield Road

EN89DS

Blindmans Lane

EN88TD

Springfield Road

EN88QD

Gaywood Avenue

EN88PW

Hillside Crescent

EN88JU

Crossbrook Street

EN88UG

Burbage Close

EN89RJ

Glendale Walk

EN88JE

Limes Road

EN89NW

Rowlands Close

EN88PU

Rushleigh Avenue

EN89LX

College Road

EN88PT

Harrison Walk

EN88NA

Crossbrook Street

EN88TW

Green Close

EN89QY

Marina Gardens

EN80DR

Church Lane

EN88QJ

Woodcote Close

EN88PR

Brinley Close

EN88TF

Cecil Road

EN88RJ

Dudley Avenue

EN89BE

Cheshunt South and Theobalds

EN88PD

Farm Close

EN89AB

Windmill Lane

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.