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EN8 7JJ

Central Avenue

Waltham Cross

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Detailed insights for EN8 7JJ

Overview

Postcode EN8 7JJ is located in a major urban area, within the Waltham Cross area of Broxbourne in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waltham Cross Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waltham Cross Town is £48,567 per year. The median sale price in Waltham Cross is £375,000 (around £462 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Waltham Cross Playing Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Waltham Cross Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,116 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Waltham Cross Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Waltham Cross Town is £48,567 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from EN8 7JJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Waltham Cross Town near EN8 7JJ has very low 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN8 7JJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

7

Theobalds Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Theobalds Grove
0.4 mi

7

Waltham Cross

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Waltham Cross
0.8 mi

8

Cheshunt

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Cheshunt

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN8 7JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWaltham Cross Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Waltham Cross Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
7,694.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.66(+182%)
Shoplifting
13.07(+91%)
Vehicle crime
7.93(+80%)
Public order
7.47(+46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
49.63%
Other White
50
18.66%
African
31
11.57%
Other
22
8.21%
Irish
8
2.99%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
30.49%
No qualifications
52
23.32%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
42.06%
Owns outright
37
34.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.95%
Other social rented
7
6.54%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.87%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Waltham Cross

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £462
Sales (last 12 months): 105
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £450K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £462 per square foot) in Waltham Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 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
Detached3£740,000£507
Semi-Detached16£435,000£523
Terraced47£430,000£463
Flats39£250,000£424

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£373,000£332,500
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£250,000£437,500£410,000
2026£713,750£229,000£470,000£442,500
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£403£390£400
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£430£499£456
2026£499£416£518£476
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 7JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 7JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jun 202641A, Central Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 7JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
21 Jul 202559, Central Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 7JJTerracedFreehold£480,000
10 Oct 202570, Trinity Lane, Waltham Cross, EN8 7ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£426,000
17 Oct 2025149, Trinity Lane, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
20 Jun 2025169, Trinity Lane, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EPTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the EN8 7JJ postcode area, located within Waltham Cross Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for EN8 7JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)Academy converter
0.2 miPrimaryFour Swannes Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EN8 7JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN8 7JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express246 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury'sBroxbourne, EN8 7BZWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miAldiSturlas Way, Broxbourne, EN8 7BFWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miNisa LocalEleanor Cross Road, Broxbourne, EN8 7NJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miIcelandBroxbourne, EN8 7BXWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broxbourne district.

Band A£1,538
Band B£1,794
Band C£2,050
Band D£2,306
Band E£2,819
Band F£3,332
Band G£3,844
Band H£4,613

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 7JJ, 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)Waltham Cross TownE02004855
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Broxbourne 013AE01023336
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN8 7JJ

Is EN8 7JJ (Waltham Cross Town) safe?

The area around EN8 7JJ records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near EN8 7JJ?

The median sale price around EN8 7JJ in Waltham Cross is £375,000 (about £462 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN8 7JJ?

There are 8 schools close to EN8 7JJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) (Good), Four Swannes Primary School (Requires improvement) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to EN8 7JJ?

The closest station to EN8 7JJ is Theobalds Grove in TfL zone 7, about 561 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN8 7JJ?

EN8 7JJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN8 7JJ (Waltham Cross Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Broxbourne covering EN8 7JJ 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).