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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

EN87JJ

Central Avenue

EN87PJ

Bryanstone Road

EN88BE

Park Lane

EN81NZ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87QW

Longcroft Drive

EN87RD

Northfield Road

EN87RL

Bryanstone Road

EN87XD

Eleanor Way

EN87QF

Longcroft Drive

EN87FP

Copper Beech Close

EN87HR

Foundry Gate

EN87QS

Royal Avenue

EN88AJ

Bruce Way

EN88BQ

Park Lane

EN87AS

Harold Mews

EN87EZ

Westfield Walk

EN87NX

Britannia Road

EN87BJ

Sturlas Way

EN87BQ

Waltham Cross

EN87HJ

York Road

EN87PP

Queens Drive

EN87BW

Waltham Cross

EN87QZ

Edinburgh Crescent

EN87AN

High Street

EN87DL

Eleanor Road

EN87EG

Trinity Lane

EN87FS

Eleanor Way

EN87JH

Central Avenue

EN87NL

Fishers Close

EN87EP

Trinity Lane

EN87GB

High Street

EN87HE

Southfield Road

EN87JA

Railway Road

EN87JB

Eastern Avenue

EN87LA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87QA

Longcroft Drive

EN87QE

Longcroft Drive

EN81SB

Waltham Cross

EN87AH

Waltham Cross

EN87FF

Eleanor Way

EN87FH

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87SR

Holdbrook South

EN81SF

Waltham Cross

EN87FT

Waltham Cross

EN87PN

Joshua Walk

EN88BL

Lodge Crescent

EN88BU

Seaforth Drive

EN88DL

Sterling Avenue

EN91AB

Station Road

EN91AF

Gordon Road

EN87AP

High Street

EN87BH

Waltham Cross

EN87SF

Eleanor Way

EN87BZ

Waltham Cross

EN87JN

North Road

EN87LJ

Abbey Road

EN87ST

Holdbrook South

EN88AA

Berkley Place

EN87FR

Limes Avenue

EN87HW

York Road

EN87QL

Longcroft Drive

EN87WW

Britannia Road

EN87HX

King Edward Road

EN87JU

High Street

EN87PT

Berwick Close

EN87PU

Berwick Close

EN87QH

Longcroft Drive

EN81NY

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87JD

Eastern Avenue

EN87JR

Swanfield Road

EN87XB

Eleanor Way

EN81NR

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81SH

Waltham Cross

EN81ZZ

Churchgate

EN88AS

Lambton Avenue

EN88AW

Leven Drive

EN88DB

Raglan Avenue

EN91FN

Marina Court

EN81SD

Waltham Cross

EN87QQ

Longcroft Drive

EN87SJ

Holdbrook North

EN88AH

Bisley Close

EN88BP

Cameron Drive

EN91AZ

Lea Road

EN81PW

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87FU

Waltham Cross

EN87HL

York Road

EN88BX

Berkley Avenue

EN88EE

Broadlands Close

EN87DZ

High Street

EN87HH

King Edward Road

EN88DJ

Raglan Avenue

EN88DS

Raglan Avenue

EN87HZ

King Edward Road

EN87PY

Longcroft Drive

EN81RA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87EA

High Street

EN87HA

Eastfield Road

EN87NY

Britannia Road

EN87SY

Long Croft Drive

Data Sources

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