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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

EN87NX

Britannia Road

EN88DB

Raglan Avenue

EN87AN

High Street

EN87JD

Eastern Avenue

EN87SF

Eleanor Way

EN87QX

Edinburgh Crescent

EN87TJ

Parkside

EN87SR

Holdbrook South

EN87JN

North Road

EN88AD

Park Lane

EN87NT

Britannia Road

EN87QG

Longcroft Drive

EN88AR

Hedworth Avenue

EN88DU

Sandringham Way

EN81PJ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87JG

Central Avenue

EN88EW

Lodge Crescent

EN87NB

Bryanstone Road

EN88AB

Park Lane

EN87HS

Kings Road

EN87BG

High Street

EN87LH

Abbey Road

EN87JJ

Central Avenue

EN87JB

Eastern Avenue

EN88DG

Hurst Drive

EN87HG

Brook Road

EN87WW

Britannia Road

EN87AB

High Street

EN88AL

Leven Drive

EN87FU

Waltham Cross

EN88AH

Bisley Close

EN91AJ

Lea Road

EN88BL

Lodge Crescent

EN87HX

King Edward Road

EN87FT

Waltham Cross

EN88DA

Raglan Avenue

EN87ER

Hazeldene

EN87QD

Longcroft Drive

EN87HE

Southfield Road

EN87SD

Eleanor Way

EN81ND

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87DF

High Street

EN87PT

Berwick Close

EN87SY

Long Croft Drive

EN87RB

Royal Avenue

EN88DD

Raglan Avenue

EN87RY

Eleanor Way

EN88BA

Kenworth Close

EN87AH

Waltham Cross

EN81SH

Waltham Cross

EN87LA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN91DR

Gordon Road

EN87QY

Edinburgh Crescent

EN87SL

Holdbrook South

EN81NN

Eleanor Cross Road

EN88BQ

Park Lane

EN87EU

Eastfield Road

EN87PR

Queens Drive

EN87HH

King Edward Road

EN81NZ

Eleanor Cross Road

EN88DH

Hurst Drive

EN87JU

High Street

EN81RG

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AJ

Waltham Cross

EN88AW

Leven Drive

EN88BW

Cameron Drive

EN87UD

Beatty Road

EN88AP

Hedworth Avenue

EN87NN

Fishers Close

EN87QT

Gloucester Avenue

EN87RE

Northfield Road

EN87SH

Eleanor Way

EN91AS

Lea Road

EN88BY

Dumbarton Avenue

EN87QJ

Fowley Close

EN87NW

Fishers Close

EN87HA

Eastfield Road

EN87ES

Eastfield Road

EN87SA

Joshua Walk

EN87PJ

Bryanstone Road

EN87DR

Waltham Cross

EN87FA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81ET

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87FD

High Street

EN91FN

Marina Court

EN87HZ

King Edward Road

EN88AG

Park Road

EN87RA

Cornwall Close

EN87BU

High Street

EN87JS

Swanfield Road

EN87QU

Royal Avenue

EN88DW

Berkley Avenue

EN91AN

Lea Road

EN87BX

High Street

EN87NL

Fishers Close

EN81NT

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87XB

Eleanor Way

EN88DN

Berkley Avenue

EN81JQ

Waltham Cross

EN88BG

Leven Close

Data Sources

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