Bewley Close is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 8PZ 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 Bewley Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 8PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 8PP, EN8 8QA, EN8 8PN, EN8 8PS, EN8 8PW, EN8 8PX, EN8 8PJ, EN8 8PR, EN8 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN8 8PZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 52.7% | 56.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 43.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 21% | 35.7% | 14.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 41.2% | -18.5% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 15.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
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 | 42.9% | 46.5% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.8% | 23.9% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 24.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.6% | 88.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 90.8% | 80.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 80.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.9% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 1.1% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bewley Close was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Cheshunt South and Theobalds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bewley Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cheshunt South and Theobalds and the 126th lowest crime rate of 286 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% 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 Bewley Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2026-02-27 | £455,000 |
| 8 Bewley Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-05-28 | £507,671 |
| 10 Bewley Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-01-15 | £627,991 |
| 11 Bewley Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2020-02-26 | £576,491 |
| 4 Bewley Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-10-18 | £512,749 |
EN8 8PZ 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Longlands Close , Crossbrook Street EN8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Infants' School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh Junior School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh Primary School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downfield Primary School Downfield Road , Cheshunt EN8 8SS | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt School College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | - not rated | 551 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs School Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,791 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Cheshunt Primary Campus Littlebury , College Road EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 661 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt Ambulance & Fire Station | Cheshunt Fire And Ambulance Station, College Road | 310 yd | |
| Lavas (2) | 2 Clayton Parade, Turners Hill | 310 yd | |
| Old Pond Cafe & Restaurant | 25 College Road, Cheshunt | 328 yd | |
| Lai la | 59 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 335 yd | |
| Fountain Cafe | 1 Manor Croft Parade, College Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roman Urn(no food prepared) | 137 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 460 yd | |
| Cheshunt Football Club | Theobalds Lane, Cheshunt | 608 yd | |
| The Crocodile | College Road, Cheshunt | 663 yd | |
| Cheshunt Royal British Legion Club | 37 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 828 yd | |
| The Old English Gentleman | 253 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley pizza cheshunt limited | 21 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 290 yd | |
| Lavas Express | 1 Clayton Parade, Turners Hill | 310 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix Chinese Takeaway | 23 College Road, Cheshunt | 328 yd | |
| Papa John's Cheshunt | 5 Manor Croft Parade, College Road | 344 yd | |
| Oriental Wok | 1 Lynton Parade Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 64-78 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 418 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Shop | 125 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 466 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 9 High Street, Cheshunt | 1,071 yd | |
| Food & Wine, Tracey Anne | 280 High Street, Waltham Cross | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Target Fitness ALBURY RIDE | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Cheshunt Club ALBURY RIDE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 315 yd |
| Laura Trott Leisure Centre WINDMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School CROSSBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| The Stadium THEOBALDS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Body Fit Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Bridge Court Bridge Court High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,019 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.