Limes Avenue is in Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 7FR is located in the Waltham Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Limes Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 7FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 7FL, EN8 7RL, EN8 7JA, EN8 7FF, EN8 7FB, EN8 7JB, EN8 7HR, EN8 7SJ, EN8 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN8 7FR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 53% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EN8 7FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 44% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 44% | 18.3% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 7% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 40% | 55.3% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 8.5% | -10.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 18.4% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 6% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 48.8% | 31.8% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 0.5% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 7.4% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 79.2% | 50.2% | -29.0% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 9.5% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, 69.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 69.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 9.2% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 69% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 20.4% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 3.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 0.3% | 6.0% | -5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Limes Avenue was 140.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Waltham Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Limes Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Waltham Cross and the 46th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Limes Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2022-10-28 | £784,694 |
| 29 Limes Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £650,000 | 2020-07-23 | £760,735 |
| 7 Limes Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-06-08 | £699,902 |
| 28 Limes Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £670,000 | 2020-03-06 | £786,897 |
| 35 Limes Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £695,000 | 2020-02-28 | £814,352 |
EN8 7FR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
EN8 7FR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in EN8 7FR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Swannes Primary School King Edward Road , EN8 7HH | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 2out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Drive Primary School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Longlands Close , Crossbrook Street EN8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 2,189 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 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 2,559 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,448 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 2out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail | Royal Mail Sorting Office, 18 Eleanor Cross Road | 580 yd | |
| Cherries | 4 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross | 580 yd | |
| Pavillion Plaza Cafe Ltd | Pavilion Plaza Cafe, The Pavilion | 622 yd | |
| Coffee Cream | 88F The Pavilion, High Street | 624 yd | |
| Costa | 7 The Pavilion, High Street | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt&Waltham Cross Conservative | 569 yd | ||
| Merkur Cashino | 2 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross | 592 yd | |
| The Moon and Cross | The Moon And Cross, 104 High Street | 692 yd | |
| The Vine Public House | The Vine, 207A High Street | 812 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf PH and Accomodation | The Wheatsheaf, 271-273 High Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Panda | 276 Holdbrook Court, Holdbrook South | 419 yd | |
| Mama Mia Pizza | 272 Holdbrook Court, Holdbrook South | 419 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 272 Holdbrook Court, Holdbrook South | 419 yd | |
| KFC | 55 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross | 489 yd | |
| Sweet Story | 90 The Pavilion, High Street | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Local Express | 26 King Edward Road, Waltham Cross | 254 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 72 The Pavilion, High Street | 624 yd | |
| Ajs Express Ltd | Unit 4, Waltham Cross Bus Station | 666 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 106 High Street, Waltham Cross | 692 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 High Street, Waltham Cross | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham Cross Playing Field ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School TRINITY LANE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Goodman Centre FOWLEY MEAD HOUSE FOWLEY MEAD HOUSE LONGCROFT DRIVE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Body Fit Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Bridge Court Bridge Court High Street | health and fitness suite | 956 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.