Beechwood Close is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN7 6RL is located in the Flamstead End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechwood Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN7 6QX, EN7 6RN, EN7 6RQ, EN7 6QZ, EN7 6RA, EN7 6RW, EN7 6RG, EN7 6RJ, EN7 6RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN7 6RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EN7 6RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 29.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 56.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 52.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 20% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 23.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 92.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Close was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Flamstead End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beechwood Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Flamstead End and the 88th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Beechwood Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-06-15 | £590,274 |
| 6 Beechwood Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-01-13 | £561,323 |
| 2 Beechwood Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2020-11-26 | £634,242 |
| 2 Beechwood Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-02-05 | £615,681 |
| 7 Beechwood Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2016-11-23 | £661,384 |
EN7 6RL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 6RL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields Primary School and Nursery Rosedale Way , Cheshunt EN7 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flamstead End School Longfield Lane , Cheshunt EN7 6AG | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School Millcrest Road , Goffs Oak EN7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Park Lane , EN7 6LR | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Andrews Lane Primary School Andrews Lane , Cheshunt EN7 6LB | 2out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smokewood Catering Company | 170 Hammondstreet Road, Cheshunt | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Stockbridge Close, Cheshunt | 338 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hammondstreet Road HAMMONDSTREET ROAD | grass pitches | 790 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 | 86.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.