Postcode EN8 8LS is located in a major urban area, within the Cheshunt South and Theobalds 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 Cheshunt South and Theobalds is £418,000 (around £454 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £470,000. The nearest station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 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 1.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EN8 8LS.
Cheshunt South near EN8 8LS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Theobalds Grove located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 7 | Theobalds Grove | Overground | Walking directions to Theobalds Grove |
| 0.8 mi | 7 | Waltham Cross | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Waltham Cross |
| 0.8 mi | 8 | Cheshunt | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Cheshunt |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cedars Park | Large | Walking directions to Cedars Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £418,000 (about £454 per square foot) in Cheshunt South and Theobalds area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,135,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £600,000 | £531 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £475,000 | £476 |
| Terraced | 36 | £430,000 | £471 |
| Flats | 32 | £230,000 | £404 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £528,750 | £235,000 | £381,000 | £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 | £487,500 | £435,000 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £210,000 | £516,000 | £425,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £465 | £370 | £396 | £376 |
| 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 | £460 |
| 2026 | £531 | £356 | £478 | £476 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | 16, Theobalds Lane, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 4, Grenville Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 11, Grenville Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 3, Grenville Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 1, Friends Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 8LX | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 |
In the EN8 8LS postcode area, located within Cheshunt South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 May 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Apr 2017
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Four Swannes Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
Four Swannes Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EN8 8LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 246 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Sturlas Way, Broxbourne, EN8 7BF | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8LS, 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 8LS 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around EN8 8LS in Cheshunt South and Theobalds is £418,000 (about £454 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to EN8 8LS, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) (Good) and Four Swannes Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EN8 8LS is Theobalds Grove in TfL zone 7, about 218 m away, serving the Overground line.
EN8 8LS 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 8LS 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).