Turners Hill is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 8LH is located in the Cheshunt South and Theobalds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turners Hill, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 8NT, EN8 8LF, EN8 8NR, EN8 9BW, EN8 8NQ, EN8 9LP, EN8 9NU, EN8 8LJ, EN8 8SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN8 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 54% | 53.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 26.8% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 42.5% | 52.1% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 28.8% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 21.9% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.1% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 34.5% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 87.3% | 66.4% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 89.5% | 70.4% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 13.7% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 70.9% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.3% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turners Hill was 346.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.3% higher than the Cheshunt North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turners Hill has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Cheshunt North and the 11th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh Primary School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook School Gews Corner , Cheshunt EN8 9BX | 2out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downfield Primary School Downfield Road , Cheshunt EN8 8SS | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Longlands Close , Crossbrook Street EN8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School 94, Churchgate , Cheshunt EN8 9ND | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 1,687 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 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 2,673 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 | 3,127 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 | 4,381 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 | 3,296 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 4,771 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 5,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 62 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 2 yd | |
| Lai la | 59 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 56 yd | |
| Turners Hill Cafe | 10 Lynton Parade Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 61 yd | |
| Wimpy | 6 Lynton Parade Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 61 yd | |
| Lavas (2) | 2 Clayton Parade, Turners Hill | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roman Urn(no food prepared) | 137 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 597 yd | |
| The Old English Gentleman | 253 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 633 yd | |
| The Red Cow | 198 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 674 yd | |
| The Maltsters Public House | The Maltsters, 177 Windmill Lane | 718 yd | |
| The Crocodile | College Road, Cheshunt | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Wok | 1 Lynton Parade Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 61 yd | |
| Lavas Express | 1 Clayton Parade, Turners Hill | 75 yd | |
| Papa John's Cheshunt | 5 Manor Croft Parade, College Road | 98 yd | |
| Taste of Cyprus | 1 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 110 yd | |
| Fishy Delishy | 13A-14 Newnham Parade, Cheshunt | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 64-78 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 41 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Shop | 125 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 604 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 9 High Street, Cheshunt | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Trott Leisure Centre WINDMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 83 yd |
| Target Fitness ALBURY RIDE | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Cheshunt Club ALBURY RIDE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 696 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School CROSSBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Grundy Park PINDERS COTTAGE PINDERS COTTAGE WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| The Stadium THEOBALDS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.