Albury Ride is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 8XE 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 Albury Ride, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 8XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 8XF, EN8 8HL, EN8 8NB, EN8 8LZ, EN8 8LE, EN8 8PL, EN8 8LY, EN8 8NA, EN8 8LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN8 8XE is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EN8 8XE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 30.8% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 52.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 43.4% | 47.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 36.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 | 21.2% | 19.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 20.4% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 25.5% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.6% | 82.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 90.2% | 86.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 86.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.5% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albury Ride was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Cheshunt South and Theobalds average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albury Ride has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cheshunt South and Theobalds and the 59th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Albury Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-09-02 | £659,243 |
| 41 Albury Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-05-29 | £495,617 |
| 9 Albury Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-07-07 | £702,868 |
| 15 Albury Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-02-19 | £677,320 |
| 1 Albury Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £574,000 | 2020-01-31 | £703,591 |
EN8 8XE 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,644 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 | 325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downfield Primary School Downfield Road , Cheshunt EN8 8SS | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh Primary School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook School Gews Corner , Cheshunt EN8 9BX | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 2,094 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 | 2,545 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 | 3,830 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,710 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 4,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Cafe | 105 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 165 yd | |
| Elcuriosol/Coach and Horses | 36 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 361 yd | |
| Cedars Park | Cafe, Theobalds Lane | 456 yd | |
| Lavas (2) | 2 Clayton Parade, Turners Hill | 525 yd | |
| Turners Hill Cafe | 10 Lynton Parade Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roman Urn(no food prepared) | 137 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 162 yd | |
| Cheshunt Football Club | Theobalds Lane, Cheshunt | 456 yd | |
| Cheshunt Royal British Legion Club | 37 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 475 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf PH and Accomodation | The Wheatsheaf, 271-273 High Street | 700 yd | |
| The Vine Public House | The Vine, 207A High Street | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing House | 119 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 165 yd | |
| Red pepper pizza | 107 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 165 yd | |
| Bunty's | 135 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 165 yd | |
| Barley pizza cheshunt limited | 21 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 416 yd | |
| Steph's Cockle Shed | Seafood Stall, 37 Crossbrook Street | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Caribbean Shop | 125 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt | 165 yd | |
| Tesco | 64-78 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 634 yd | |
| Food & Wine, Tracey Anne | 280 High Street, Waltham Cross | 734 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 High Street, Waltham Cross | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Primary School CROSSBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Cheshunt Club ALBURY RIDE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 341 yd |
| Target Fitness ALBURY RIDE | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| The Stadium THEOBALDS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Laura Trott Leisure Centre WINDMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Body Fit Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Bridge Court Bridge Court High Street | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School TRINITY LANE | grass pitches | 907 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 180.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.