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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

EN81NZ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87FP

Copper Beech Close

EN87HR

Britannia Road

EN87QF

Long Croft Drive

EN87QS

Royal Avenue

EN87QW

Barbel Close

EN87RD

Northfield Road

EN87RL

Bryanstone Road

EN87XD

Eleanor Way

EN87AS

Waltham Cross Town

EN87EZ

Westfield Close

EN87NX

Britannia Road

EN88AJ

Bruce Way

EN88BQ

Park Lane

EN87BJ

Monarch's Way

EN87BQ

Cheshunt South

EN87BW

Waltham Cross Town

EN87HJ

Foundry Gate

EN87PP

Queen's Drive

EN87QZ

Edinburgh Crescent

EN87AN

Waltham Cross Town

EN87DL

Eleanor Road

EN87EG

Trinity Lane

EN87FS

Eleanor Way

EN87JH

Central Avenue

EN87NL

Fishers Close

EN87AH

Waltham Cross Town

EN87EP

Central Avenue

EN87FF

Eleanor Way

EN87FH

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87GB

Cheshunt South

EN87HE

Southfield Road

EN87JA

Railway Road

EN87JB

Eastern Avenue

EN87LA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87QA

Long Croft Drive

EN87QE

Long Croft Drive

EN87SR

Alexandra Way

EN87AP

Waltham Cross Town

EN87BH

Waltham Cross Town

EN87PN

Joshua Walk

EN87SF

Eleanor Way

EN88BL

Lodge Crescent

EN88BU

Berkley Avenue

EN88DL

Sterling Avenue

EN91AB

Station Road

EN91AF

Gordon Road

EN87BZ

Waltham Cross Town

EN87FR

Limes Avenue

EN87HW

York Road

EN87JN

North Road

EN87LJ

Abbey Road

EN87QL

Long Croft Drive

EN87ST

Joshua Walk

EN87WW

Britannia Road

EN88AA

Park Lane

EN81NY

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87HX

Cross Road

EN87JD

Eastern Avenue

EN87JR

Swanfield Road

EN87JU

Waltham Cross Town

EN87PT

Berwick Close

EN87PU

Berwick Close

EN87QH

Long Croft Drive

EN87XB

Eleanor Way

EN81NR

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81ZZ

Churchgate

EN87QQ

Long Croft Drive

EN87SJ

Eleanor Way

EN88AH

Bisley Close

EN88AS

Lambton Avenue

EN88AW

Leven Close

EN88BP

Cameron Drive

EN88DB

Raglan Avenue

EN91AZ

Lea Road

EN91FN

Hazlemere Marina

EN81PW

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87DZ

Cheshunt South

EN87FU

Waltham Cross Town

EN87HH

King Edward Road

EN87HL

York Road

EN88BX

Berkley Avenue

EN88DJ

Hurst Drive

EN88DS

Raglan Avenue

EN88EE

Broadlands Close

EN81RA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87EA

Hedworth Avenue

EN87HA

Eastfield Road

EN87HZ

King Edward Road

EN87NY

Britannia Road

EN87PY

Long Croft Drive

EN87SY

Long Croft Drive

EN87XA

Eleanor Way

EN88AE

Park Lane

EN91AQ

Gordon Road

EN87AT

Cheshunt South

EN87EJ

Trinity Lane

EN87ES

Eastfield Road

EN87JE

Swanfield Road

EN88BG

Leven Close

Data Sources

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