Anchor Close is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 0PJ is located in the Cheshunt North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 0PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 0PL, EN8 0QX, EN8 0PZ, EN8 0SU, EN8 0QD, EN8 0SX, EN8 0PY, EN8 0SF, EN8 0QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN8 0PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 40.2% | 36.2% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 42.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 48.1% | 55.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.5% | 20.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 10.6% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 13.8% | -9.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 31.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.3% | 72.9% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 91.5% | 82.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 82.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Close was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Cheshunt North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anchor Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Cheshunt North and the 107th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Anchor Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-12-20 | £473,704 |
| 11 Anchor Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £497,000 | 2021-12-20 | £543,135 |
| 15 Anchor Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-02-05 | £492,020 |
| 11 Anchor Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-02-23 | £449,441 |
| 5 Anchor Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2014-09-29 | £490,686 |
EN8 0PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
EN8 0PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield CofE Academy Cheshunt Wash , EN8 0LU | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland Junior School Elm Drive , Cheshunt EN8 0RX | 2out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School Elm Drive , Cheshunt EN8 0RX | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook School Gews Corner , Cheshunt EN8 9BX | 2out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Park Lane , EN7 6LR | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 3,382 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 | 4,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 2out of 4 | 4,596 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistle Stop Cafe | 46 High Street, Cheshunt | 495 yd | |
| Peking House | 36 High Street, Cheshunt | 495 yd | |
| Raj Vogue Tandoori | 48 High Street, Cheshunt | 495 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, Brookfield Centre | 560 yd | |
| Nando's | Restaurant, Tesco Stores Ltd | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Anchor Public House | The Old Anchor, 188 High Street | 289 yd | |
| The Old English Gentleman | 253 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 855 yd | |
| Cheshunt Park Golf Club(Private) | The Old Clubhouse, Cheshunt Park | 1,045 yd | |
| The Freemasons | The Jolly Bricklayers, 2 Flamstead End Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Fish & Chips | 5 Cheshunt Wash, Cheshunt | 391 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | Marks And Spencer Plc, Brookfield Centre | 412 yd | |
| Nabila Spices | 78 High Street, Cheshunt | 418 yd | |
| New Golden World | 84 High Street, Cheshunt | 418 yd | |
| Seaways Fish Bar | 82 High Street, Cheshunt | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Brookfield Centre | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Brookfield Centre | 560 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 9 High Street, Cheshunt | 624 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 136-138 Church Lane, Cheshunt | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury Turnford School MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Nightleys Playing Fields WAVELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Cheshunt Marriott Health Club HALFHIDE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Flamstead End MEADOWBANK MEADOWBANK MAYBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Cheshunt Park Golf Centre CHESHUNT PARK CHESHUNT PARK PARK LANE | golf | 1,046 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.