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Waltham Cross

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About

Waltham Cross ward lies in the southernmost part of the Broxbourne borough, directly bordering the London Borough of Enfield. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its central focus is the large retail park and the adjoining Tesco Extra superstore, which serve as a major shopping hub for the wider locality. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A121 and A10 major routes running through it.

The historical core of the area is marked by the Eleanor Cross monument, a 19th-century replica of the original medieval cross that gives the town its name. Open space is provided by the Lee Valley Park, which follows the River Lee Navigation along the western boundary. Residential streets extend eastwards from the centre, with local services concentrated around the High Street. The area functions as a commuter settlement, with frequent rail services from Waltham Cross station providing direct links into Central London.

Area overview

On average Waltham Cross has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waltham Cross is £49,673 per year. There are 5 schools in Waltham Cross: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Waltham Cross is home to around 11,938 people, with a population density of about 4,037.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waltham Cross Population
11,938
Population density
4,037.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.04(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.05(+126%)
Shoplifting
15.25(+114%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(+86%)
Other theft
7.79(+40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,126
42.94%
Other White
2,295
19.23%
African
1,109
9.29%
Other
1,069
8.96%
Caribbean
539
4.52%
Total population: 11,937

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,756
29.07%
No qualifications
2,400
25.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,329
14.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,118
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,067
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 9,479

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,479
30.18%
Owns outright
1,159
23.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,065
21.73%
Other social rented
701
14.31%
Social rents from council
280
5.71%
Total households: 4,900

Property prices in Waltham Cross

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Waltham Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Cross in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waltham Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£685,000
Flats42£247,500
Semi-Detached16£461,500
Terraced51£407,000

10 years median price trend in Waltham Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.

All postcodes in Waltham Cross

EN87AW

Waltham Cross

EN81JS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87DQ

Stanhope Road

EN87BA

Waltham Cross

EN87QB

Longcroft Drive

EN88DG

Hurst Drive

EN87HY

King Edward Road

EN87PG

Britannia Road

EN87QX

Edinburgh Crescent

EN89ZU

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AD

Waltham Cross

EN87LX

Monro Industrial Estate

EN87NW

Fishers Close

EN87PQ

Waltham Cross

EN87RB

Royal Avenue

EN87TF

Britannia Road

EN88AU

Cedar Avenue

EN81QQ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87DF

High Street

EN87FL

Willow Tree Drive

EN87HN

York Road

EN88AN

Leven Drive

EN88BA

Kenworth Close

EN88DR

Raglan Avenue

EN91AJ

Lea Road

EN87ER

Hazeldene

EN87LZ

Station Approach

EN87QD

Longcroft Drive

EN87QU

Royal Avenue

EN91FP

Waltham Cross

EN87FE

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87JF

Marsh Close

EN87JS

Swanfield Road

EN87RF

Northfield Road

EN87TJ

Parkside

EN81ET

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87DW

Eleanor Road

EN87FQ

Bryanstone Road

EN87NJ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87PH

New Ford Road

EN87TH

Parkside

EN88BY

Dumbarton Avenue

EN91AE

Lea Road

EN87AE

High Street

EN87EY

Westfield Close

EN87HB

Felstead Road

EN87JG

Central Avenue

EN87LU

Station Approach

EN81RR

Waltham Cross

EN87EF

Trinity Lane

EN87FG

Swanfield Road

EN87PW

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87SZ

Long Croft Drive

EN88AP

Hedworth Avenue

EN88AQ

Park Lane

EN88DP

Lodge Crescent

EN87EW

Trinity Lane

EN87PA

Long Croft Drive

EN88AX

Leven Drive

EN88BW

Cameron Drive

EN91AS

Lea Road

EN87PF

Britannia Road

EN87EU

Eastfield Road

EN87HS

Kings Road

EN87SH

Eleanor Way

EN88BB

Leven Drive

EN88DW

Berkley Avenue

EN87QY

Edinburgh Crescent

EN87SA

Joshua Walk

EN87SS

Holdbrook South

EN88AF

Park Lane

EN88DE

Sterling Avenue

EN87AA

High Street

EN87AL

Waltham Cross

EN87AJ

Waltham Cross

EN81NN

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87SP

Joshua Walk

EN87AB

High Street

EN87HU

Cross Road

EN87SL

Holdbrook South

EN81HS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81SG

Waltham Cross

EN87SN

Holdbrook South

EN88AR

Hedworth Avenue

EN88BD

Leven Drive

EN81EQ

Waltham Cross

EN87FW

Parkside

EN87HT

Queens Road

EN88AD

Park Lane

EN87DP

High Street

EN87PX

Longcroft Drive

EN88AL

Leven Drive

EN91AA

Station Road

EN91FL

Lea Road

EN81PJ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87LD

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87NB

Bryanstone Road

EN88AB

Park Lane

EN87RQ

Britannia Road

EN87AQ

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.