Postcode EN8 8AU 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 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 median sale price in Waltham Cross is £385,000 (around £455 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cedars Park.
Cheshunt South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,496 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Cheshunt South has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Cheshunt South is £54,681 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from EN8 8AU.
Cheshunt South near EN8 8AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Theobalds Grove located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 7 | Theobalds Grove | Overground | Walking directions to Theobalds Grove |
| 0.5 mi | 7 | Waltham Cross | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Waltham Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cedars Park | Large | Walking directions to Cedars Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £455 per square foot) in Waltham Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £740,000 | £507 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £435,000 | £523 |
| Terraced | 44 | £427,500 | £459 |
| Flats | 31 | £235,000 | £419 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £245,000 | £437,500 | £410,000 |
| 2026 | £713,750 | £232,500 | £470,000 | £440,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £422 | £499 | £456 |
| 2026 | £499 | £416 | £518 | £474 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 5, Cedar Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 8AU | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 48, Hedworth Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 8AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 62, Hedworth Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 8AR | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 16, Acorn Court, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7GB | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, Acorn Court, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7GB | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the EN8 8AU postcode area, located within Cheshunt South, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EN8 8AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Sturlas Way, Broxbourne, EN8 7BF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 246 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Broxbourne, EN8 7BZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | TFC | Broxbourne, EN8 7AN | Walking directions to TFC |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Broxbourne, EN8 7BX | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Broxbourne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EN8 8AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carol Ann Bowman
Waltham Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Lewis Cocking
Broxbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN8 8AU 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.
The median sale price around EN8 8AU in Waltham Cross is £385,000 (about £455 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to EN8 8AU, including Four Swannes Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Greenfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EN8 8AU is Theobalds Grove in TfL zone 7, about 287 m away, serving the Overground line.
EN8 8AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Broxbourne covering EN8 8AU 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).