Stains Close is in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and in Broxbourne district. EN8 9JJ is located in the Cheshunt North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stains Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 9JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN8 9JL, EN8 9JH, EN8 9TL, EN8 9JN, EN8 0RX, EN8 0RD, EN8 0RZ, EN8 9JW, EN8 0RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN8 9JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.6% | 29.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 50.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 51.3% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 31.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.3% | 22.1% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 26.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.5% | 83.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 92% | 81.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 8.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 82% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stains Close was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Cheshunt North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stains Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Cheshunt North and the 104th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Stains Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-02-07 | £255,265 |
| 21 Stains Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-07-21 | £481,194 |
| 53 Stains Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-12-16 | £443,482 |
| 35 Stains Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £417,150 | 2021-08-24 | £466,604 |
| 43 Stains Close, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-24 | £458,606 |
EN8 9JJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EN8 9JJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EN8 9JJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Junior School Elm Drive , Cheshunt EN8 0RX | 2out of 4 | 79 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School Elm Drive , Cheshunt EN8 0RX | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook School Gews Corner , Cheshunt EN8 9BX | 2out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE Academy Cheshunt Wash , EN8 0LU | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh Primary School Blindmans Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 2out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 2,229 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 | 2,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,270 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 | 5,402 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 | 4,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 4,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Gymnasium | Delamare Road, Cheshunt | 379 yd | |
| Shaolin Monks | Workshop, Rear Of 40 | 693 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | 46 High Street, Cheshunt | 716 yd | |
| Peking House | 36 High Street, Cheshunt | 716 yd | |
| Raj Vogue Tandoori | 48 High Street, Cheshunt | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Anchor Public House | The Old Anchor, 188 High Street | 575 yd | |
| The Maltsters Public House | The Maltsters, 177 Windmill Lane | 773 yd | |
| The Red Cow | 198 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt | 828 yd | |
| The Old English Gentleman | 253 Turners Hill, Cheshunt | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabila Spices | 78 High Street, Cheshunt | 608 yd | |
| New Golden World | 84 High Street, Cheshunt | 608 yd | |
| Seaways Fish Bar | 82 High Street, Cheshunt | 608 yd | |
| ChilliGo | 78 High Street, Cheshunt | 608 yd | |
| Best Fish & Chips | 5 Cheshunt Wash, Cheshunt | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Supermarket | 9 High Street, Cheshunt | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury Turnford School MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 262 yd |
| Nightleys Playing Fields WAVELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Grundy Park PINDERS COTTAGE PINDERS COTTAGE WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 935 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.