Waltham CrossEN7
Broxbourne · East of England
EN7 (Waltham Cross) has experienced modest price appreciation, with property values growing at 1.4% annually over five years against a backdrop of declining population (-0.5%). Rental growth substantially outpaced capital growth at 5.7% per annum, suggesting investor demand for lettable stock despite stagnant demographic trends. The district scores 37/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the second percentile nationally and indicating below-average momentum. Classified as pre-cursor gentrification stage, EN7 presents limited near-term capital growth signals, though the rental-price divergence warrants monitoring for investors focused on yield-driven strategies rather than appreciation-led acquisition.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% 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 0.2 points this month to 37/100, driven mainly by safety.
Waltham Cross (EN7) common questions
Is Waltham Cross up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Waltham Cross (EN7) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 37/100 (Average), in the top 98% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Waltham Cross safe?
Waltham Cross has a safety score of 18/100 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 (EN7) 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 (EN7) is £1,749 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Waltham Cross?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Waltham Cross (EN8), Broxbourne (EN10), Waltham Abbey (EN9), Enfield (EN2), Enfield (EN3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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