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EN8

WALTHAM CROSS

Greater London, London, England

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EN8 encompasses WALTHAM CROSS and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £400,096
1yr change ▲ 2.8%
Crime 21% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£400,096

▲ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% above national avg

Crime Rate

64.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

21% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

354 Mbps

Property Prices in EN8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EN8 is £400,096, which is 69% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EN8 cost 39.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EN8 have risen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £576,683 90
Semi-detached £463,246 351
Terraced £402,906 497
Flat £240,952 427
All types £400,096 1411

5-Year Price History

£385K £394K £402K £410K £419K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EN8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 64.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EN8 has a crime rate well 21% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
20.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EN8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EN8 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Nursery Not inspected mi
Greenfield Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Four Swannes Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hurst Drive Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,900

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EN8 are 354.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EN8 is collected by Broxbourne. The Band D rate is £1,997/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EN8 — WALTHAM CROSS

Area Summary

EN8 (WALTHAM CROSS) offers above-average property prices (£400,096, 39% above national average), low crime (21% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (354 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EN8 WALTHAM CROSS

What is the average house price in EN8 WALTHAM CROSS?
The average house price in EN8 (WALTHAM CROSS) is £400,096, based on 1411 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.8% over the past year.
Is EN8 WALTHAM CROSS a safe area to live?
Crime in EN8 is significantly below the national average (64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EN8 WALTHAM CROSS?
The population of EN8 (WALTHAM CROSS) is approximately 101,900 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EN8?
The average broadband download speed in EN8 is 354 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EN8 WALTHAM CROSS?
There are 16 schools in or near EN8. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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