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Waltham Cross

England / East of England / Broxbourne / Waltham Cross

About

Waltham Cross is a ward in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. It lies near the border with Greater London, close to the M25 motorway and the River Lea. The area is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with housing ranging from terraced homes to modern apartment complexes. Key landmarks include the Waltham Cross Memorial, marking the site of Eleanor Cross, and the nearby Tesco Extra superstore, one of the largest in the region.

The ward has good transport links, with Waltham Cross railway station providing services to London Liverpool Street and Stratford. The A10 and A121 roads run through the area, connecting it to surrounding towns. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, catering to everyday needs. The ward also hosts events at the Waltham Cross War Memorial Gardens, a focal point for community gatherings. Its proximity to London and practical infrastructure make it a functional residential area.

Area overview

On average Waltham Cross has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Waltham Cross is £47,063 per year. There are 5 schools in Waltham Cross: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Waltham Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £685,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£682,500
Flats55£220,000
Semi-Detached14£477,498
Terraced50£394,500

10 years price trend in Waltham Cross

All postcodes in Waltham Cross

EN87BA

Cheshunt South

EN87HY

King Edward Road

EN87PG

Britannia Road

EN87QB

Long Croft Drive

EN87QX

Cornwall Close

EN88DG

Hurst Drive

EN89ZU

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81QQ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AD

Waltham Cross Town

EN87DF

Waltham Cross Town

EN87FL

Cypress Court

EN87HN

York Road

EN87LX

Britannia Road

EN87NW

Fishers Close

EN87PQ

Waltham Cross Town

EN87RB

Royal Avenue

EN87TF

Britannia Road

EN88AU

Cedar Avenue

EN88AN

Leven Drive

EN88BA

Kenworth Close

EN88DR

Raglan Avenue

EN91AJ

Lea Road

EN87ER

Hazeldene

EN87FE

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87JF

Marsh Close

EN87JS

Swanfield Road

EN87LZ

Station Approach

EN87QD

Long Croft Drive

EN87QU

Edinburgh Crescent

EN87RF

Northfield Road

EN87TJ

Parkside

EN91FP

Waltham Cross Town

EN81ET

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AE

Waltham Cross Town

EN87DW

Eleanor Road

EN87PH

New Ford Road

EN87EY

Westfield Close

EN87FQ

Bryanstone Road

EN87HB

Felstead Road

EN87JG

Central Avenue

EN87LU

Station Approach

EN87NJ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87TH

Parkside

EN88BY

Dumbarton Avenue

EN91AE

Hazlemere Marina

EN81RR

Waltham Cross Town

EN87EF

Britannia Road

EN87EW

Royal Avenue

EN87FG

Swanfield Road

EN87PA

Long Croft Drive

EN87PW

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87SZ

Long Croft Drive

EN88AP

Cedar Avenue

EN88AQ

Park Lane

EN88AX

Leven Drive

EN88BW

Cameron Drive

EN88DP

Lodge Crescent

EN91AS

Gordon Road

EN81RY

Waltham Cross Town

EN81RF

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87EU

Eastfield Road

EN87HS

King's Road

EN87PF

Britannia Road

EN88DW

Berkley Avenue

EN87QY

Edinburgh Crescent

EN87SA

Joshua Walk

EN87SH

Eleanor Way

EN87SS

Joshua Walk

EN88AF

Park Lane

EN88BB

Leven Drive

EN88DE

Creasy Court

EN87AA

Waltham Cross Town

EN87AB

Waltham Cross Town

EN87AL

Waltham Cross Town

EN87HU

Cross Road

EN87SL

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AJ

Waltham Cross Town

EN81NN

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81HS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87SN

Joshua Walk

EN87SP

Joshua Walk

EN88AR

Hedworth Avenue

EN88BD

Leven Drive

EN81EQ

Waltham Cross Town

EN87DP

Waltham Cross Town

EN87HT

Queen's Road

EN87PX

Long Croft Drive

EN88AD

Bruce Way

EN88AL

Leven Drive

EN91AA

Lea Road

EN91FL

Lea Road

EN81PJ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AQ

Waltham Cross Town

EN87JJ

Central Avenue

EN87LD

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87NB

Bryanstone Road

EN87PJ

Bryanstone Road

EN87RQ

Britannia Road

EN88AB

Park Lane

EN88BE

Curtis Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.