Waltham CrossEN8
Broxbourne · East of England
EN8 occupies mid-market position within the East of England with a trajectory score of 48.9, placing it at the 42nd percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual rate, substantially underperforming inflation, whilst rental growth has reached 10.7% annually. Population data shows contraction of 0.5% over the same period, suggesting outward migration despite strong rental demand dynamics. The postcode district remains in pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating limited structural transformation to date. These metrics suggest a rental-focused market with limited capital appreciation momentum, reflecting divergent investor returns between income and capital routes.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 10.7% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Waltham Cross · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
Waltham Cross (EN8) common questions
Is Waltham Cross up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Waltham Cross (EN8) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 66% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Waltham Cross safe?
Waltham Cross has a safety score of 31/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Waltham Cross?
The average property price in Waltham Cross (EN8) is £510k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Waltham Cross?
The median monthly rent in Waltham Cross (EN8) is £1,749 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Waltham Cross?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Waltham Cross (EN7), Waltham Abbey (EN9), Enfield (EN3), Broxbourne (EN10), Woodford Green (IG8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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