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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 90 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
90
Deprivation level
7/10
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
39.12(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.97(+133%)
Shoplifting
11.98(+75%)
Vehicle crime
9.13(+108%)
Other theft
7.79(+42%)
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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Waltham Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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
Terraced56£410,000
Flats47£245,000
Semi-Detached17£455,000
Detached5£685,000

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

EN87PW

Eleanor Cross Road

EN91AQ

Gordon Road

EN88FJ

Swans Road

EN87JP

Swanfield Road

EN87DW

Eleanor Road

EN88BJ

Lodge Crescent

EN87DN

Eleanor Road

EN88BB

Leven Drive

EN87RL

Bryanstone Road

EN88EQ

Teresa Gardens

EN87PQ

Waltham Cross

EN87RN

Arlington Crescent

EN87AP

High Street

EN87BE

High Street

EN88BT

Seaforth Drive

EN87JR

Swanfield Road

EN87HB

Felstead Road

EN91AT

Waltham Cross

EN87BA

Waltham Cross

EN87LB

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87FR

Limes Avenue

EN87DP

High Street

EN87BY

High Street

EN87HN

York Road

EN81SG

Waltham Cross

EN87JH

Central Avenue

EN87HF

Trust Road

EN87FL

Willow Tree Drive

EN88AJ

Bruce Way

EN87RD

Northfield Road

EN87QS

Royal Avenue

EN81PW

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87QQ

Longcroft Drive

EN87QE

Longcroft Drive

EN87HJ

York Road

EN87JF

Marsh Close

EN87EN

Trinity Lane

EN87SN

Holdbrook South

EN87SG

Eleanor Way

EN88DL

Sterling Avenue

EN87QL

Longcroft Drive

EN88EG

Teresa Gardens

EN87LD

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AL

Waltham Cross

EN87AA

High Street

EN88AF

Park Lane

EN88BU

Seaforth Drive

EN91AZ

Lea Road

EN87AW

Waltham Cross

EN88DQ

Hurst Drive

EN87PU

Berwick Close

EN87LX

Monro Industrial Estate

EN87PF

Britannia Road

EN87RF

Northfield Road

EN87PH

New Ford Road

EN87BH

Waltham Cross

EN88BD

Leven Drive

EN89ZU

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AF

High Street

EN87BF

Sturlas Way

EN87DQ

Stanhope Road

EN87HP

Queens Road

EN87AT

High Street

EN87NJ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN91AB

Station Road

EN87RQ

Britannia Road

EN87EJ

Trinity Lane

EN87HU

Cross Road

EN81HS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87NH

Brittania Road

EN87FS

Eleanor Way

EN81RA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87FF

Eleanor Way

EN88AY

Ruthven Avenue

EN88DR

Raglan Avenue

EN88BX

Berkley Avenue

EN91AE

Lea Road

EN87EL

Trinity Lane

EN87DL

Eleanor Road

EN87EA

High Street

EN87XA

Eleanor Way

EN87QP

Barbel Close

EN87HD

Southfield Road

EN87GB

High Street

EN87BQ

Waltham Cross

EN81RR

Waltham Cross

EN87PY

Longcroft Drive

EN87EZ

Westfield Walk

EN91AA

Station Road

EN87TF

Britannia Road

EN87SJ

Holdbrook North

EN87EW

Trinity Lane

EN87AY

Waltham Cross

EN87LU

Station Approach

EN81PD

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87BZ

Waltham Cross

EN81JS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87TH

Parkside

EN87AQ

High Street

EN87FP

Copper Beech Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.