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EN8 8RH

Theobalds Lane

Cheshunt South and Theobalds

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Detailed insights for EN8 8RH

Overview

Postcode EN8 8RH 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 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 nearest station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cedars Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Cheshunt South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Cheshunt South has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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 0 ft away from EN8 8RH.

Flood risk

Very low

Cheshunt South near EN8 8RH has very low 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN8 8RH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

7

Theobalds Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Theobalds Grove
0.7 mi

7

Waltham Cross

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Waltham Cross
0.9 mi

8

Cheshunt

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Cheshunt

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN8 8RH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCedars ParkLargeWalking directions to Cedars Park

Area Profile

Population
457
Population density
8,603.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.48(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.84(+20%)
Shoplifting
5.03(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-41%)
Public order
3.77(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
36.96%
Other White
95
20.65%
African
47
10.22%
Other
36
7.83%
Caribbean
27
5.87%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
36.89%
No qualifications
72
19.67%
Level 3 (A level)
61
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
11.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.65%
Total 16+ residents: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
30.89%
Owns with a mortgage
57
29.84%
Owns outright
51
26.7%
Other social rented
16
8.38%
Social rents from council
3
1.57%
Total households: 191

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 8RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 20254, Grenville Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
23 May 202511, Grenville Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
16 Apr 20253, Grenville Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
04 Mar 20258, Salisbury Crescent, Waltham Cross, EN8 8SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
28 Mar 202565, Dudley Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the EN8 8RH postcode area, located within Cheshunt South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)Academy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryFour Swannes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN8 8RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN8 8RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Broxbourne, EN8 7DZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAldiSturlas Way, Broxbourne, EN8 7BFWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSainsbury'sBroxbourne, EN8 7BZWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 8RH, 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 012AE01023332
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN8 8RH

Is EN8 8RH (Cheshunt South) safe?

The area around EN8 8RH 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.

What is the average house price near EN8 8RH?

The median sale price around EN8 8RH 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 8RH?

There are 14 schools close to EN8 8RH, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) and Four Swannes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN8 8RH?

The closest station to EN8 8RH is Theobalds Grove in TfL zone 7, about 129 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN8 8RH?

EN8 8RH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Broxbourne covering EN8 8RH 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.