Postcode EN8 8JL is located in a major urban area, within the Cheshunt South and Theobalds ward of Broxbourne in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cheshunt Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.3 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 Cheshunt Central is £55,395 per year. The nearest station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Grundy Park.
Cheshunt Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Cheshunt Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cheshunt Central is £55,395 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from EN8 8JL.
Cheshunt Central near EN8 8JL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 7 | Theobalds Grove | Overground | Walking directions to Theobalds Grove |
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Cheshunt | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Cheshunt |
| 1 mi | 7 | Waltham Cross | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Waltham Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grundy Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grundy Park |
| 0.4 mi | Moxon Avenue Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Moxon Avenue Open Space |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £450 per square foot) in Cheshunt South and Theobalds area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,135,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £567,500 | £555 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £470,000 | £470 |
| Terraced | 28 | £427,500 | £451 |
| Flats | 41 | £230,000 | £424 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £528,750 | £240,000 | £382,000 | £350,000 |
| 2017 | £557,500 | £220,000 | £400,000 | £355,000 |
| 2018 | £515,000 | £227,000 | £390,000 | £361,000 |
| 2019 | £490,000 | £239,250 | £415,000 | £365,000 |
| 2020 | £556,125 | £230,250 | £427,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | £435,000 | £230,000 | £435,000 | £398,750 |
| 2022 | £635,000 | £247,500 | £465,500 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £212,500 | £445,000 | £405,500 |
| 2024 | £480,000 | £220,000 | £481,250 | £407,000 |
| 2025 | £513,750 | £227,500 | £483,750 | £435,250 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £502,500 | £410,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £465 | £362 | £391 | £383 |
| 2017 | £405 | £400 | £435 | £391 |
| 2018 | £423 | £385 | £449 | £408 |
| 2019 | £393 | £394 | £426 | £391 |
| 2020 | £469 | £388 | £433 | £401 |
| 2021 | £447 | £398 | £430 | £428 |
| 2022 | £459 | £408 | £459 | £496 |
| 2023 | £570 | £342 | £481 | £456 |
| 2024 | £415 | £425 | £480 | £454 |
| 2025 | £570 | £413 | £465 | £465 |
| 2026 | — | £404 | £515 | £432 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8JL.
In the EN8 8JL postcode area, located within Cheshunt Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN8 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 64-66 Turners Hill, Cheshunt, EN8 8LQ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 16 Newnham Parade, Cheshunt, EN8 9NU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Cheshunt Food & Wine | 186 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, EN8 9AF | Walking directions to Cheshunt 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 8JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Erin Celebi
Cheshunt South and Theobalds - Elected 7 May 2026
Lewis Cocking
Broxbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN8 8JL records about 84 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.
The median sale price around EN8 8JL in Cheshunt Central is £400,000 (about £450 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to EN8 8JL, including Downfield Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EN8 8JL is Theobalds Grove in TfL zone 7, about 670 m away, serving the Overground line.
EN8 8JL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,944 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 8JL is Lewis Cocking (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Erin Celebi (Conservative and Unionist 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.