Russells Ride is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 8UH 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 Russells Ride, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 8UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 8UQ, EN8 8UJ, EN8 8UZ, EN8 8UN, EN8 8UG, EN8 8UL, EN8 8UY, EN8 8XA, EN8 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN8 8UH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents 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 | 54% | 53.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46% | 46.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 42% | 46.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 32.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 31.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 11.7% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 27.1% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 12% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 22.9% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.9% | 77.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 87.3% | 77.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 9.3% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 77.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14.6% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russells Ride was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Cheshunt North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russells Ride has the 12th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Cheshunt North and the 90th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Russells Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-03-20 | £209,179 |
| 124 Russells Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-11-17 | £435,470 |
| 108 Russells Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-10-12 | £251,858 |
| 116 Russells Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2014-05-30 | £252,505 |
| 130 Russells Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2012-05-22 | £399,790 |
EN8 8UH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downfield Primary School Downfield Road , Cheshunt EN8 8SS | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook School Gews Corner , Cheshunt EN8 9BX | 2out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh Primary School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Longlands Close , Crossbrook Street EN8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 2,642 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 | 3,291 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 | 4,230 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 2out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 5,063 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne Day Services | King Arthur Court, Cheshunt | 263 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 189 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 434 yd | |
| Cheshunt Tandoori | 187 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 434 yd | |
| Didis Coffee | Kiosk, Cheshunt Railway Station | 434 yd | |
| The Parkside Cafe @ | The Laura Trott Leisure Centre, Windmill Lane | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Cow | 198 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 369 yd | |
| The Maltsters Public House | The Maltsters, 177 Windmill Lane | 434 yd | |
| The Roman Urn(no food prepared) | 137 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 723 yd | |
| Cheshunt Royal British Legion Club | 37 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 1,005 yd | |
| The Old English Gentleman | 253 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackberries | 190 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 367 yd | |
| New Happy House | 194 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 369 yd | |
| USA Pizza & Kebab | 188 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 369 yd | |
| Oriental Wok | 1 Lynton Parade Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 551 yd | |
| Barley pizza cheshunt limited | 21 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 64-78 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 583 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Shop | 125 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Trott Leisure Centre WINDMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Grundy Park PINDERS COTTAGE PINDERS COTTAGE WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School CROSSBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School TRINITY LANE | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.