Holmesdale is in Waltham Cross and in Enfield district. EN8 8RB is located in the Bullsmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmesdale, Waltham Cross, EN8 8RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 8RD, EN8 8RE, EN3 6TQ, EN8 8RF, EN8 8BP, EN8 8RA, EN3 6TL, EN8 8DF, EN3 6TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN8 8RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 48.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 29.5% | 40.1% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 43.7% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40% | 41.7% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 19% | 16.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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 | 23.9% | 26.9% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 15.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 25.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% 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 | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 65.6% | 54.3% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 15.1% | 14.1% | 1.6% | 13.5% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 71.1% | 63.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.2% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 63.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 29.4% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 0.9% | -21.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmesdale was 315.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 186.6% higher than the Bullsmoor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holmesdale has the highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bullsmoor and the 49th highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Holmesdale, Waltham Cross, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-06-12 | £408,607 |
| 116 Holmesdale, Waltham Cross, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-01-08 | £432,372 |
| 124 Holmesdale, Waltham Cross, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2005-11-02 | £425,025 |
| 118 Holmesdale, Waltham Cross, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2004-02-02 | £489,710 |
| 118 Holmesdale, Waltham Cross, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2001-05-03 | £461,846 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 231 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 | 2,582 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 | 373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honilands Primary School Lovell Road , London Borough of Enfield EN1 4RE | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Swannes Primary School King Edward Road , EN8 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School Hertford Road , EN3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor Primary School Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community 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 | 275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 2,268 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 | 1,207 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 | 2,058 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,870 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 | 1,252 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 2,683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian World Servest Co C/O Tescodot.com | 965 Hertford Road, WALTHAM CROSS | 456 yd | |
| Chicken & Crepes | Unit 11, High Street | 482 yd | |
| Cinnamon Lounge | 13 High Street, Waltham Cross | 482 yd | |
| Lina Ocakbasi Restaurant &Meze Bar | 19 High Street, Waltham Cross | 482 yd | |
| Turner Fm | Newsprinters( Broxbourne) Ltd, Great Eastern Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon and Cross | The Moon And Cross, 104 High Street | 682 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | 2 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross | 782 yd | |
| Cheshunt&Waltham Cross Conservative | 811 yd | ||
| The Vine Public House | The Vine, 207A High Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 15 High Street, Waltham Cross | 482 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 63 High Street, Waltham Cross | 555 yd | |
| Cross Kebab | 61 High Street, Waltham Cross | 555 yd | |
| Tasty House | 75 High Street, Waltham Cross | 601 yd | |
| Subway | 66 High Street, Waltham Cross | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 Bullsmoor Lane, WALTHAM CROSS | 468 yd | |
| Lidl Supermarket | High Street, Waltham Cross | 477 yd | |
| B & G Afro-Caribbean Food Specialist | 49 High Street, Waltham Cross | 530 yd | |
| Inci International Food Centre | 55-57 High Street, Waltham Cross | 543 yd | |
| One Below | 62-65 The Pavilion, High Street | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylands Open Space HOLMESDALE | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Hurst Drive School HURST DRIVE | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Lea Valley High School Sports Centre LEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BULLSMOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Waltham Cross Playing Field ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| St Georges Parish Hall And Community Centre HERTFORD ROAD | 992 yd | |
| Aylands School FERN HOUSE SCHOOL FERN HOUSE SCHOOL KESWICK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.