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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

EN87XA

Eleanor Way

EN88AE

Park Lane

EN91AQ

Gordon Road

EN87AT

High Street

EN87ES

Eastfield Road

EN88BG

Leven Close

EN88BS

Lodge Crescent

EN87BU

High Street

EN87FA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87SD

Eleanor Way

EN88AZ

Stoneleigh Close

EN91AT

Waltham Cross

EN87EJ

Trinity Lane

EN87JE

Swanfield Road

EN88DD

Raglan Avenue

EN81ND

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87FN

Blackthorn Close

EN87HF

Trust Road

EN87JP

Swanfield Road

EN87NN

Fishers Close

EN88DU

Sandringham Way

EN81JH

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87DJ

Stanhope Road

EN87ET

Eastfield Road

EN87FD

High Street

EN87HD

Southfield Road

EN87RG

Northfield Road

EN88EW

Lodge Crescent

EN81PD

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87BX

High Street

EN87TL

Parkside

EN88DF

Hurst Drive

EN88DY

Great Eastern Road

EN81PS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87LB

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87LH

Abbey Road

EN87SX

Fowley Mead Park

EN88DQ

Hurst Drive

EN88EG

Teresa Gardens

EN87BF

Sturlas Way

EN87GA

High Street

EN87QJ

Fowley Close

EN87QP

Barbel Close

EN87RA

Cornwall Close

EN87SG

Eleanor Way

EN87SQ

Eleanor Way

EN81JQ

Waltham Cross

EN87AF

High Street

EN87BG

High Street

EN87GD

Waltham Cross

EN87PS

Berwick Close

EN87FB

Bryanstone Road

EN87QR

River Close

EN87RN

Arlington Crescent

EN88AT

Hedworth Avenue

EN87HP

Queens Road

EN91DR

Gordon Road

EN91FJ

Hazlemere Marina

EN81RG

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87EX

Eastfield Road

EN87QT

Gloucester Avenue

EN75GE

Waltham Cross

EN87JQ

Pauls Green

EN87UD

Beatty Road

EN87XJ

Trevera Court

EN88EQ

Teresa Gardens

EN87EN

Trinity Lane

EN87DN

Eleanor Road

EN87EH

White Hart Court

EN75XD

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87FJ

Blackthorn Close

EN87QG

Longcroft Drive

EN88FE

Curtis Close

EN91AN

Lea Road

EN87ED

High Street

EN87LQ

Abbey Road

EN87NP

Britannia Road

EN87SW

Joshua Walk

EN88AG

Park Road

EN88AY

Ruthven Avenue

EN88DH

Hurst Drive

EN88GS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87BE

High Street

EN87DR

Waltham Cross

EN87EL

Trinity Lane

EN87NH

Brittania Road

EN88BJ

Lodge Crescent

EN87AY

Waltham Cross

EN87BY

High Street

EN87JL

Swanfield Road

EN87PR

Queens Drive

EN88EA

Raglan Avenue

EN81NT

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87NR

Britannia Road

EN87PD

New Ford Road

EN87PZ

Longcroft Drive

EN87RE

Northfield Road

EN87RY

Eleanor Way

EN88DA

Raglan Avenue

EN88DN

Berkley Avenue

Data Sources

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