Hurst Drive is in Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 8DF is located in the Waltham Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 8DG, EN8 8BP, EN8 8EA, EN8 8EG, EN8 8DB, EN8 8EQ, EN8 8RB, EN8 8BW, EN8 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN8 8DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 53.5% | 55.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 44.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 40.6% | 41.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 34.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 39.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.1% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 21.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 19.3% | 24.2% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.2% | 16.1% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 23.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 11.9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 88% | 69.4% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 90.5% | 72.9% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 9.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 72.9% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.3% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Drive was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Waltham Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurst Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Waltham Cross and the 105th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2018-08-10 | £429,649 |
| 1 Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-01-23 | £216,471 |
| 7 Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2006-06-30 | £363,929 |
| 1 Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2001-05-31 | £380,458 |
EN8 8DF 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 123 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 | 2,405 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 | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Swannes Primary School King Edward Road , EN8 7HH | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honilands Primary School Lovell Road , London Borough of Enfield EN1 4RE | 2out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor Primary School Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School Hertford Road , EN3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,242 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 | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,305 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 | 2,223 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 2,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Fm | Newsprinters( Broxbourne) Ltd, Great Eastern Road | 397 yd | |
| Shish Kitchen | Restaurant, Travelodge | 397 yd | |
| Chicken & Crepes | Unit 11, High Street | 442 yd | |
| Cinnamon Lounge | 13 High Street, Waltham Cross | 442 yd | |
| Lina Ocakbasi Restaurant &Meze Bar | 19 High Street, Waltham Cross | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon and Cross | The Moon And Cross, 104 High Street | 562 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | 2 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross | 662 yd | |
| Cheshunt&Waltham Cross Conservative | 687 yd | ||
| The Vine Public House | The Vine, 207A High Street | 875 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf PH and Accomodation | The Wheatsheaf, 271-273 High Street | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 15 High Street, Waltham Cross | 442 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 63 High Street, Waltham Cross | 463 yd | |
| Cross Kebab | 61 High Street, Waltham Cross | 463 yd | |
| Tasty House | 75 High Street, Waltham Cross | 491 yd | |
| Popeye Pizza | 62 High Street, Waltham Cross | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | High Street, Waltham Cross | 438 yd | |
| B & G Afro-Caribbean Food Specialist | 49 High Street, Waltham Cross | 456 yd | |
| Inci International Food Centre | 55-57 High Street, Waltham Cross | 461 yd | |
| One Below | 62-65 The Pavilion, High Street | 463 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Bullsmoor Lane, WALTHAM CROSS | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst Drive School HURST DRIVE | grass pitches | 136 yd |
| Aylands Open Space HOLMESDALE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Lea Valley High School Sports Centre LEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BULLSMOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Waltham Cross Playing Field ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Body Fit Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Bridge Court Bridge Court High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,051 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.