Girton Court, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 8UE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN8 8UE 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	51.8%	50.6%	-1.2%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	48.2%	49.4%	1.2%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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	24%	30.8%	6.8%	37.9%	-7.1%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	51%	-15.9%	44.2%	6.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	0.7%	3%	2.3%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	4.4%	7.2%	2.8%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	4%	7.6%	3.6%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

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	43.1%	42.6%	-0.5%	48.4%	-5.8%
Good health	40.1%	40.4%	0.3%	33.6%	6.8%
Fair health	13.5%	14%	0.5%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.4%	20.5%	-3.9%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	10.6%	-2.9%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	10.3%	-11.2%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	6.1%	1.7%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	14.4%	6.4%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	34.2%	13.1%	33.8%	0.4%
Other	7.3%	3.8%	-3.5%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.1%	-0.5%
Chinese	0%	3.3%	3.3%	0.7%	2.6%
Indian	3.9%	4%	0.1%	3.1%	0.9%
Other Asian	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	2.7%	2.4%	-0.3%	1.0%	1.4%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.6%	4.3%	3.7%	0.8%	3.5%
White	88.9%	76.3%	-12.6%	81.4%	-5.1%
Other	0%	4.3%	4.3%	1.6%	2.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.5% 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	87.1%	81.5%	-5.6%	83.2%	-1.7%
European Union	4.8%	7.6%	2.8%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	2.1%	4.3%	2.2%	0.8%	3.5%
Africa	3%	2.1%	-0.9%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	3.3%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.8%	81.7%	-5.1%	83.2%	-1.5%
10+ Years	0%	15.5%	15.5%	9.8%	5.7%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	11.4%	0.6%	-10.8%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	4.3%	13.5%	-9.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Other religion	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Girton Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Girton Court was 112.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Cheshunt North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Girton Court has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Cheshunt North and the 67th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in EN8 8UE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Girton Court are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Broxbourne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Girton Court, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 8UE

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN8 8UE

Average Price
£582,850

Semi-Detached
£642,725

Terraced
£692,596

Detached
£573,426

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Girton Court

Average Price
£611,954

Semi-Detached
£667,841

Terraced
£750,360

Detached
£600,463

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Girton CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Girton Court, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2024-11-25	£511,079
33 Girton Court, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2022-01-14	£580,377
3 Girton Court, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2021-01-29	£599,009
22 Girton Court, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,050	2020-12-18	£550,146
26 Girton Court, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2019-04-12	£510,374

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN8 8UE

Employment

EN8 8UE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in EN8 8UE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Construction	19
Transport and storage	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	10
Manufacturing	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	751 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH	3out of 4	2,348 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downfield Primary School Downfield Road , Cheshunt EN8 8SS	3out of 4	464 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millbrook School Gews Corner , Cheshunt EN8 9BX	2out of 4	513 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burleigh Primary School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP	3out of 4	681 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookland Junior School Elm Drive , Cheshunt EN8 0RX	2out of 4	966 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookland Infant and Nursery School Elm Drive , Cheshunt EN8 0RX	3out of 4	966 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY	2out of 4	1,179 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU	2out of 4	1,183 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW	3out of 4	2,110 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	2,137 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW	3out of 4	2,823 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ	- not rated	3,410 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA	4out of 4	4,447 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH	- not rated	3,547 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL	2out of 4	3,564 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG	1out of 4	3,896 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY	3out of 4	4,904 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA	4out of 4	5,236 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Broxbourne Day Services	King Arthur Court, Cheshunt	267 yd
Rose Cafe	189 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt	295 yd
Cheshunt Tandoori	187 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt	295 yd
Didis Coffee	Kiosk, Cheshunt Railway Station	345 yd
Cheshunt Rifle & Pistol Club	Cheshunt Rifle And Pistol Club, Theobalds Lane	355 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Cow	198 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt	238 yd
The Maltsters Public House	The Maltsters, 177 Windmill Lane	295 yd
The Roman Urn(no food prepared)	137 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt	809 yd
The Old English Gentleman	253 Turners Hill, Cheshunt	852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hackberries	190 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt	217 yd
New Happy House	194 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt	238 yd
USA Pizza & Kebab	188 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt	238 yd
Taste of Cyprus	1 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt	428 yd
Oriental Wok	1 Lynton Parade Turners Hill, Cheshunt	448 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	64-78 Turners Hill, Cheshunt	438 yd
Afro Caribbean Shop	125 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt	814 yd
Co-Op Supermarket	9 High Street, Cheshunt	1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Laura Trott Leisure Centre WINDMILL LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	371 yd
Grundy Park PINDERS COTTAGE PINDERS COTTAGE WINDMILL LANE	grass pitches	547 yd
Holy Trinity Primary School CROSSBROOK STREET	grass pitches	1,051 yd
Target Fitness ALBURY RIDE	health and fitness suite	1,078 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	94.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	102.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.