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EN9 1AF

Gordon Road

Waltham Cross

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Overview

Postcode EN9 1AF 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 very high crime levels, with around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Waltham Cross Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Waltham Cross Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.1%

Approximately 14.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Waltham Cross Town is £48,567 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from EN9 1AF.

Flood risk

Low

Waltham Cross Town near EN9 1AF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Waltham Cross located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN9 1AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

7

Waltham Cross

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Waltham Cross

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
127
Population density
962.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.13(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.09(+134%)
Vehicle crime
14.3(+225%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.53(+66%)
Drugs
9.03(+212%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
81.89%
Other White
11
8.66%
Caribbean
3
2.36%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
1.57%
African
1
0.79%
Total population: 127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
43.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
23.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
9.24%
Level 3 (A level)
9
7.56%
Other
9
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 119

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
70.65%
Other social rented
8
8.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.52%
Social rents from council
5
5.43%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4.35%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Waltham Cross

Median price£384,000
Price per sq ft£452
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £443K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waltham Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£687,500£505
Semi-Detached20£435,000£514
Terraced41£420,000£451
Flats38£250,750£418

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 1AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN9 1AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202510, Liberty Court, Lea Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1FLFlatsLeasehold£280,000
28 Mar 202526, Liberty Court, Lea Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1FLFlatsLeasehold£340,000
28 Feb 20258, River Close, Waltham Cross, EN8 7QRTerracedFreehold£358,644
12 Sept 20255, Marina Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1FNFlatsLeasehold£330,000
26 Mar 20259, Marina Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1FNFlatsLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the EN9 1AF postcode area, located within Waltham Cross Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN9 1AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHoldbrook Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryFour Swannes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN9 1AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN9 1AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalEleanor Cross Road, Broxbourne, EN8 7NJWalking 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 EN9 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carol Ann Bowman

Waltham Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lewis Cocking

Broxbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBroxbourneE07000095
Parliamentary ConstituencyBroxbourneE14001139
WardWaltham CrossE05009010
ParishBroxbourne, unparished areaE43000075
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Cross TownE02004855
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Broxbourne 013FE01035586
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EN9 1AF

Is EN9 1AF (Waltham Cross Town) safe?

The area around EN9 1AF records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near EN9 1AF?

The median sale price around EN9 1AF in Waltham Cross Town is £384,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN9 1AF?

There are 7 schools close to EN9 1AF, including Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery (Good), Four Swannes Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN9 1AF?

The closest station to EN9 1AF is Waltham Cross in TfL zone 7, about 898 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.

How deprived is the area around EN9 1AF?

EN9 1AF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN9 1AF (Waltham Cross Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Broxbourne covering EN9 1AF 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).

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.