Leven Drive is in Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 8AL is located in the Waltham Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leven Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 8AN, EN8 8AG, EN8 8BA, EN8 8AW, EN8 8BD, EN8 8AJ, EN8 8AQ, EN8 8AF, EN8 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN8 8AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 51% | 53.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49% | 46.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 39.6% | 50.4% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 32.1% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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% | 47.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 21.5% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 8.9% | -15.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 16% | 10.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 30.8% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 79.9% | 63% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 15.8% | 15.0% | 1.6% | 14.2% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 90.8% | 73% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 73.2% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 19.3% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 8.8% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leven Drive was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Waltham Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leven Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Waltham Cross and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Leven Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2024-06-01 | £484,570 |
| 17 Leven Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-10 | £301,516 |
| 51 Leven Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-09-30 | £448,649 |
| 35 Leven Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-17 | £416,187 |
| 45 Leven Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2021-01-15 | £433,472 |
EN8 8AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 611 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 | 1,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Drive Primary School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Swannes Primary School King Edward Road , EN8 7HH | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Longlands Close , Crossbrook Street EN8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downfield Primary School Downfield Road , Cheshunt EN8 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,047 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 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,656 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 | 2,806 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,291 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,781 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 3,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowland Cafe | 139 High Street, Waltham Cross | 431 yd | |
| La Regina Cafe | 145 High Street, Waltham Cross | 433 yd | |
| Coffee Shop in Fishpools | 113-115 High Street, Waltham Cross | 481 yd | |
| Olympic Cafe | 257 High Street, Waltham Cross | 483 yd | |
| Turner Fm | Newsprinters( Broxbourne) Ltd, Great Eastern Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf PH and Accomodation | The Wheatsheaf, 271-273 High Street | 399 yd | |
| The Vine Public House | The Vine, 207A High Street | 415 yd | |
| The Moon and Cross | The Moon And Cross, 104 High Street | 620 yd | |
| Cheshunt&Waltham Cross Conservative | 663 yd | ||
| Merkur Cashino | 2 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americana Fried Chicken & Pizza | 259 High Street, Waltham Cross | 483 yd | |
| Berlin Doner | 245 High Street, Waltham Cross | 483 yd | |
| Hungercure | 239 High Street, Waltham Cross | 483 yd | |
| Greek Street | 260 High Street, Waltham Cross | 493 yd | |
| Chicken & Shakes | 248 High Street, Waltham Cross | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 246 High Street, Waltham Cross | 485 yd | |
| Food & Wine, Tracey Anne | 280 High Street, Waltham Cross | 521 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 72 The Pavilion, High Street | 563 yd | |
| Ajs Express Ltd | Unit 4, Waltham Cross Bus Station | 585 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 106 High Street, Waltham Cross | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst Drive School HURST DRIVE | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Body Fit Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Bridge Court Bridge Court High Street | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| The Stadium THEOBALDS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School CROSSBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School TRINITY LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Waltham Cross Playing Field ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Aylands Open Space HOLMESDALE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Lea Valley High School Sports Centre LEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BULLSMOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.