Barrow Lane is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN7 5LR is located in the Rosedale and Bury Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrow Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN7 5LT, EN7 5LP, EN7 5LS, EN7 5LX, EN7 5LU, EN7 5LW, EN7 5NE, EN7 5LN, EN7 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN7 5LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 29% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 48.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 43.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around EN7 5LR this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 30.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 12.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 18% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 84.2% | -11.6% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 88.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 88.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrow Lane was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% lower than the Goffs Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrow Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Goffs Oak and the 143rd highest crime rate of 286 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Barrow Lane, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-06-09 | £502,045 |
| 56 Barrow Lane, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-02-12 | £563,243 |
| 54 Barrow Lane, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £479,995 | 2016-03-17 | £630,712 |
| 54 Barrow Lane, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2014-08-01 | £468,315 |
| 56 Barrow Lane, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2011-10-21 | £443,488 |
EN7 5LR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EN7 5LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EN7 5LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneygrove Junior School Dark Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5ED | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneygrove Infants' School Dark Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5ED | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneygrove Primary School Dark Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5ED | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School 94, Churchgate , Cheshunt EN8 9ND | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakview Primary School Andrews Lane , Cheshunt EN7 6LB | 2out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs School Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | - not rated | 700 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshunt School College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Cheshunt Primary Campus Littlebury , College Road EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers | 15 Cromwell Avenue, Cheshunt | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne Youth Football Club | V And E Club, Goffs Lane | 683 yd | |
| The Coach House | 329 Goffs Lane, Goffs Oak | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Fish & Shish | 17 Cromwell Avenue, Cheshunt | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne Borough V & E Football Club GOFFS LANE | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Goffs Academy GOFFS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| St Mary'S Church Of England High School LIEUTENANT ELLIS WAY | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| St Marys Va High School (Closed) Churchgate | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Goffs Lane Playing Field MANOR GROVE AVENUE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.