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EN8 8PL

Hillside Crescent

Cheshunt South and Theobalds

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Overview

Postcode EN8 8PL 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 South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 nearest station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cedars Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Cheshunt South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,452 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cheshunt South has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.4%

Approximately 6.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cheshunt South is £54,681 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from EN8 8PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheshunt South near EN8 8PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Theobalds Grove located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN8 8PL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

7

Theobalds Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Theobalds Grove
0.7 mi

8

Cheshunt

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Cheshunt

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN8 8PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCedars ParkLargeWalking directions to Cedars Park
0.3 miGrundy ParkMediumWalking directions to Grundy Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
4,587.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.27(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.66(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.55(+3%)
Public order
3.98(-22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
68%
Other White
37
10.57%
Irish
15
4.29%
Other
15
4.29%
Indian
12
3.43%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
25.51%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.41%
No qualifications
58
19.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
55.2%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.6%
Other social rented
8
6.4%
Shared ownership
3
2.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Cheshunt South and Theobalds

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£450
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £450K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£567,500£555
Semi-Detached25£470,000£470
Terraced28£427,500£451
Flats41£230,000£424

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheshunt South and Theobalds

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheshunt South and Theobalds.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheshunt South and Theobalds in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202651, Hillside Crescent, Waltham Cross, EN8 8PNTerracedFreehold£410,000
30 Jan 202614, Hillside Crescent, Waltham Cross, EN8 8PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£639,000
14 Mar 202534, Hillside Crescent, Waltham Cross, EN8 8PWTerracedFreehold£440,000
27 Feb 20263, Bewley Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 8PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000
11 Mar 2026143, Crossbrook Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 8NATerracedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the EN8 8PL postcode area, located within Cheshunt South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN8 8PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDownfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurseryArlesdene Nursery School and Pre-SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN8 8PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN8 8PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco64-66 Turners Hill, Cheshunt, EN8 8LQWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miNisa Local16 Newnham Parade, Cheshunt, EN8 9NUWalking 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 8PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Erin Celebi

Cheshunt South and Theobalds - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Lewis Cocking

Broxbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBroxbourneE07000095
Parliamentary ConstituencyBroxbourneE14001139
ParishBroxbourne, unparished areaE43000075
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cheshunt SouthE02004854
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Broxbourne 012CE01023334
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN8 8PL

Is EN8 8PL (Cheshunt South) safe?

The area around EN8 8PL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near EN8 8PL?

The median sale price around EN8 8PL in Cheshunt South is £400,000 (about £450 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN8 8PL?

There are 15 schools close to EN8 8PL, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), Downfield Primary School (Good) and Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN8 8PL?

The closest station to EN8 8PL is Theobalds Grove in TfL zone 7, about 666 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN8 8PL?

EN8 8PL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,452 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN8 8PL (Cheshunt South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Broxbourne covering EN8 8PL 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).

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.