Postcode EN8 8EG 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 average crime levels, with around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Holmesdale Tunnel Open Space.
Waltham Cross Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,181 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Waltham Cross Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.6% 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.
The average income per household in Waltham Cross Town is £48,567 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from EN8 8EG.
Waltham Cross Town near EN8 8EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 7 | Waltham Cross | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Waltham Cross |
| 0.7 mi | 7 | Theobalds Grove | Overground | Walking directions to Theobalds Grove |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Turkey Street | Overground | Walking directions to Turkey Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Holmesdale Tunnel Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Holmesdale Tunnel Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Painters Lane Neighbourhood Park | Small | Walking directions to Painters Lane Neighbourhood Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £687,500 | £505 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £435,000 | £514 |
| Terraced | 41 | £420,000 | £451 |
| Flats | 38 | £250,750 | £418 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8EG.
In the EN8 8EG postcode area, located within Waltham Cross Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN8 8EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Broxbourne, EN8 7AB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | TFC | Broxbourne, EN8 7AN | Walking directions to TFC |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | High Street, Broxbourne, EN8 7AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Emre Food & Wine | Broxbourne, EN8 7BU | Walking directions to Emre Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Broxbourne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EN8 8EG, 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 8EG records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around EN8 8EG in Waltham Cross Town is £384,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to EN8 8EG, including Greenfield Nursery School (Good), Hurst Drive Primary School (Good) and The Lea Valley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EN8 8EG is Waltham Cross in TfL zone 7, about 1,042 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.
EN8 8EG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,181 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 8EG 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).
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.