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EN8 7SF

Eleanor Way

Waltham Cross

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Overview

Postcode EN8 7SF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 nearest station is Waltham Cross, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 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
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Waltham Cross Town has a 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

8/10

Waltham Cross Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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 172 ft away from EN8 7SF.

Flood risk

Low

Waltham Cross Town near EN8 7SF 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 7SF
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 7SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWaltham Cross Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Waltham Cross Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
18,897.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.87(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.01(+99%)
Vehicle crime
13.81(+214%)
Other theft
11.83(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.86(+55%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
75
29.18%
Other White
60
23.35%
African
47
18.29%
Other
19
7.39%
Other Black
14
5.45%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
36.71%
No qualifications
42
20.29%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
50.39%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.5%
Shared ownership
20
15.5%
Owns outright
16
12.4%
Social rents from council
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 7SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 7SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 1, Hardingstone Court, Eleanor Way, Waltham Cross, EN8 7SFFlatsLeasehold£202,500
27 Nov 2025Flat 33, Hardingstone Court, Eleanor Way, Waltham Cross, EN8 7SFFlatsLeasehold£164,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 20, Hardingstone Court, Eleanor Way, Waltham Cross, EN8 7SFFlatsLeasehold£190,000
13 Aug 2025Flat 32, Geddington Court, Eleanor Way, Waltham Cross, EN8 7SQFlatsLeasehold£215,000
19 Mar 2026Flat 62, Westminster Court, Eleanor Way, Waltham Cross, EN8 7SHFlatsLeasehold£129,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN8 7SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 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 7SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN8 7SF
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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EN8 7SF, 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 013EE01035585
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN8 7SF

Is EN8 7SF (Waltham Cross Town) safe?

The area around EN8 7SF records about 89 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 7SF?

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

What schools are near EN8 7SF?

There are 10 schools close to EN8 7SF, including Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery (Good), Four Swannes Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN8 7SF?

The closest station to EN8 7SF is Waltham Cross in TfL zone 7, about 458 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.

How deprived is the area around EN8 7SF?

EN8 7SF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Broxbourne covering EN8 7SF 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.