Raydon Road is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 8SL 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 Raydon Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 8SJ, EN8 8RH, EN8 8LR, EN8 8EB, EN8 8LS, EN8 8SH, EN8 8LW, EN8 8YB, EN8 8JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN8 8SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45% | 48.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 34.2% | 41.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 41.6% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 53.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.2% | 19.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 36.9% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 73% | 60.7% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 81.2% | 62.7% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 17.7% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 62.7% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 24% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.3% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raydon Road was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% lower than the Cheshunt South and Theobalds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raydon Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cheshunt South and Theobalds and the 113th lowest crime rate of 286 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Raydon Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2022-08-08 | £452,044 |
| 3 Raydon Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-06-30 | £471,037 |
| 7 Raydon Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-06-24 | £413,465 |
| 17 Raydon Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-06-22 | £423,933 |
| 5 Raydon Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-10-12 | £429,167 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,175 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 | 1,294 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 | 210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Swannes Primary School King Edward Road , EN8 7HH | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downfield Primary School Downfield Road , Cheshunt EN8 8SS | - not rated | 828 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 | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,174 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 | 1,546 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 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 4,972 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 | 3,331 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Cheshunt Primary Campus Littlebury , College Road EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlebury Resource Centre College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylands School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elcuriosol/Coach and Horses | 36 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 181 yd | |
| Olympic Cafe | 257 High Street, Waltham Cross | 292 yd | |
| Chutney Moe's | 284 High Street, Waltham Cross | 307 yd | |
| Cross Cafe | 105 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 399 yd | |
| Cedars Park | Cafe, Theobalds Lane | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt Royal British Legion Club | 37 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 89 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf PH and Accomodation | The Wheatsheaf, 271-273 High Street | 260 yd | |
| The Roman Urn(no food prepared) | 137 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 406 yd | |
| The Vine Public House | The Vine, 207A High Street | 447 yd | |
| Cheshunt Football Club | Theobalds Lane, Cheshunt | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steph's Cockle Shed | Seafood Stall, 37 Crossbrook Street | 89 yd | |
| Americana Fried Chicken & Pizza | 259 High Street, Waltham Cross | 292 yd | |
| Berlin Doner | 245 High Street, Waltham Cross | 292 yd | |
| Hungercure | 239 High Street, Waltham Cross | 292 yd | |
| From The Islands | 258 High Street, Waltham Cross | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Wine, Tracey Anne | 280 High Street, Waltham Cross | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 High Street, Waltham Cross | 394 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Shop | 125 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 399 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 72 The Pavilion, High Street | 884 yd | |
| The Local Express | 26 King Edward Road, Waltham Cross | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Primary School CROSSBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Body Fit Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Bridge Court Bridge Court High Street | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| The Stadium THEOBALDS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 497 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School TRINITY LANE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Cheshunt Club ALBURY RIDE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 674 yd |
| Target Fitness ALBURY RIDE | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Laura Trott Leisure Centre WINDMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,010 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.