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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

EN88BS

Lodge Crescent

EN88DD

Dumbarton Avenue

EN81ND

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87AW

Waltham Cross Town

EN87BU

Waltham Cross Town

EN87FA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87FN

Blackthorn Close

EN87HF

Britannia Road

EN87JP

Swanfield Road

EN87NN

Fishers Close

EN87SD

Eleanor Way

EN88AZ

Stoneleigh Close

EN88DU

Sandringham Way

EN91AT

Waltham Cross Town

EN92WA

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81JH

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81JS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN81PD

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87BX

Waltham Cross Town

EN87DJ

Stanhope Road

EN87ET

Eastfield Road

EN87FD

Cheshunt South

EN87HD

Southfield Road

EN87RG

Northfield Road

EN87TL

Parkside

EN88DF

Hurst Drive

EN88DY

College Road

EN88EW

Lodge Crescent

EN81PS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87LB

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87LH

Abbey Road

EN87SX

Gordon Road

EN88DQ

Hurst Drive

EN88EG

Teresa Gardens

EN87BF

Sturlas Way

EN87QP

Barbel Close

EN87DQ

Stanhope Road

EN87GA

Cheshunt South

EN87FB

Bryanstone Road

EN87QJ

Fowley Close

EN87QR

Fishers Close

EN87RA

Cornwall Close

EN87RN

Arlington Crescent

EN87SG

Eleanor Way

EN87SQ

Eleanor Way

EN88AT

Hedworth Avenue

EN81JQ

Waltham Cross Town

EN87AF

Waltham Cross Town

EN87BG

Cheshunt South

EN87GD

Cheshunt South

EN87HP

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87PS

Berwick Close

EN91DR

Gordon Road

EN91FJ

Hazlemere Marina

EN75GE

Waltham Cross Town

EN81RG

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87EX

Eastfield Road

EN87JQ

Eleanor Road

EN87QT

Gloucester Avenue

EN87UD

Beatty Road

EN87XJ

Eleanor Road

EN88EQ

Cameron Drive

EN87DN

Eleanor Road

EN87EH

Cheshunt South

EN87EN

Trinity Lane

EN75XD

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87ED

Cheshunt South

EN87FJ

Blackthorn Close

EN87LQ

Abbey Road

EN87NP

Britannia Road

EN87QG

Long Croft Drive

EN87SW

Joshua Walk

EN88AG

Park Road

EN88AY

Ruthven Avenue

EN88DH

Hurst Drive

EN88FE

Curtis Close

EN88GS

Eleanor Cross Road

EN91AN

Gordon Road

EN87AY

Cheshunt South

EN87BE

Cheshunt South

EN87BY

Waltham Cross Town

EN87DR

Cheshunt South

EN87EL

Trinity Lane

EN87JL

Swanfield Road

EN87NH

Britannia Road

EN87PR

Queen's Drive

EN88BJ

Lodge Crescent

EN88EA

Creasy Court

EN81NT

Eleanor Cross Road

EN87HG

Brook Road

EN87NR

Britannia Road

EN87NT

Britannia Road

EN87PD

Britannia Road

EN87PZ

Joshua Walk

EN87RE

Northfield Road

EN87RY

Eleanor Way

EN88BT

Seaforth Drive

EN88DA

Raglan Avenue

EN88DN

Berkley Avenue

EN88FJ

Swans Road
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Data Sources

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