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EN8 7GD

Waltham Cross

Broxbourne

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Overview

Postcode EN8 7GD is located in a major urban area, within the Waltham Cross ward of Broxbourne in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cheshunt South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheshunt South is £54,681 per year. The nearest station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cedars Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Cheshunt South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Cheshunt South has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.6%

Approximately 15.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cheshunt South is £54,681 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from EN8 7GD.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheshunt South near EN8 7GD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Theobalds Grove located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN8 7GD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

7

Theobalds Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Theobalds Grove
0.5 mi

7

Waltham Cross

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Waltham Cross
1 mi

8

Cheshunt

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Cheshunt

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN8 7GD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCedars ParkLargeWalking directions to Cedars Park
0.5 miWaltham Cross Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Waltham Cross Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
2,610 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.48(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.84(+20%)
Shoplifting
5.03(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-41%)
Public order
3.77(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
59.29%
Other White
33
13.04%
Other
30
11.86%
Caribbean
12
4.74%
Other Asian
6
2.37%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
98
44.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
16.29%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
54.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.33%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.85%
Other social rented
16
11.85%
Social rents from council
5
3.7%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Waltham Cross

Median price£384,000
Price per sq ft£452
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £443K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £384,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Waltham Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waltham Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£687,500£505
Semi-Detached20£435,000£514
Terraced41£420,000£451
Flats38£250,750£418

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£590,000£210,000£367,500£330,000
2017£439,995£200,000£383,000£349,998
2018£600,000£255,000£390,000£350,000
2019£650,000£237,500£415,000£345,000
2020£627,500£215,000£394,995£350,000
2021£535,000£230,000£415,000£377,000
2022£630,000£236,250£442,498£425,000
2023£430,000£226,000£435,000£405,000
2024£565,000£250,000£451,500£390,000
2025£682,500£245,000£440,000£410,000
2026£713,750£262,500£470,000£446,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356£400£390£385
2017£426£450£447£398
2018£442£433£431£380
2019£467£405£424£407
2020£438£374£416£400
2021£433£417£467£418
2022£471£420£512£471
2023£438£416£542£449
2024£458£424£496£443
2025£503£423£502£451
2026£499£393£519£474
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 7GD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 7GD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 20251, Abingdon Court, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7FDFlatsLeasehold£250,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 16, Acorn Court, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7GBFlatsLeasehold£95,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 4, Acorn Court, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7GBFlatsLeasehold£120,000
07 Oct 2025Flat 47, Acorn Court, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7GBFlatsLeasehold£120,000
16 Jun 2025247, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7BEOtherLeasehold£12,000

Schools

In the EN8 7GD postcode area, located within Cheshunt South, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN8 7GD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFour Swannes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)Academy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN8 7GD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN8 7GD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Broxbourne, EN8 7DZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAldiSturlas Way, Broxbourne, EN8 7BFWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSainsbury'sBroxbourne, EN8 7BZWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miTFCBroxbourne, EN8 7ANWalking directions to TFC
0.4 miIcelandBroxbourne, EN8 7BXWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broxbourne district (2025-26).

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,198
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,175
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,396

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EN8 7GD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carol Ann Bowman

Waltham Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lewis Cocking

Broxbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBroxbourneE07000095
Parliamentary ConstituencyBroxbourneE14001139
WardWaltham CrossE05009010
ParishBroxbourne, unparished areaE43000075
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cheshunt SouthE02004854
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Broxbourne 012AE01023332
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EN8 7GD

Is EN8 7GD (Cheshunt South) safe?

The area around EN8 7GD records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EN8 7GD?

The median sale price around EN8 7GD in Cheshunt South is £384,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN8 7GD?

There are 11 schools close to EN8 7GD, including Four Swannes Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN8 7GD?

The closest station to EN8 7GD is Theobalds Grove in TfL zone 7, about 232 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN8 7GD?

EN8 7GD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN8 7GD (Cheshunt South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Broxbourne covering EN8 7GD is Lewis Cocking (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Ann Bowman (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.