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EN8 7SA

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Waltham Cross

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Detailed insights for EN8 7SA

Overview

Postcode EN8 7SA 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 Waltham Cross Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Waltham Cross Town is £48,567 per year. The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Waltham Cross Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
57.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Waltham Cross Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Waltham Cross Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.1%

Approximately 57.1% 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 road, approximately 161 ft away from EN8 7SA.

Flood risk

Low

Waltham Cross Town near EN8 7SA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN8 7SA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

7

Waltham Cross

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Waltham Cross
0.8 mi

7

Theobalds Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Theobalds Grove

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
1,898.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.63(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.83(+115%)
Shoplifting
14.3(+101%)
Vehicle crime
13.54(+198%)
Drugs
9.78(+276%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
40.71%
African
62
14.76%
Other White
51
12.14%
Other
48
11.43%
Other Black
21
5%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
26.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
79
24.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
14.78%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.58%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
75
46.01%
Owns with a mortgage
38
23.31%
Owns outright
20
12.27%
Social rents from council
18
11.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
4.91%
Total households: 163

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 year median price trend in Waltham Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.

Schools

In the EN8 7SA postcode area, located within Waltham Cross Town, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN8 7SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoldbrook Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFour Swannes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN8 7SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN8 7SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalEleanor Cross Road, Broxbourne, EN8 7NJWalking directions to Nisa Local

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.

Geographic Information

RegionEast of EnglandUKH
DistrictBroxbourneE07000095
Parliamentary ConstituencyBroxbourneE14001139
WardWaltham CrossE05009010
ParishBroxbourne, unparished areaE43000075
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Cross TownE02004855
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Broxbourne 013FE01035586
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

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Data Sources

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