EN8 9JA postcode in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
EN8 9JA is a postcode in Cheshunt, in the Cheshunt North ward of Broxbourne. It is in the Broxbourne parliamentary constituency and the Hertfordshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where EN8 9JA is, and what is near it
- EN8 9JA
- Other postcodes in EN8 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.7034, longitude -0.0279)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after EN8 9JA?
- BroxbourneDistrict council Broxbourne: bins, council tax, planning
- HertfordshireCounty council Hertfordshire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around EN8 9JA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- HertfordshirePolice force area
- BroxbourneParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Lewis Cocking (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Lewis Cocking
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at EN8 9JA?
Every home and business at EN8 9JA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at EN8 9JA?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for EN8 9JA.
Check the bin days for EN8 9JA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is EN8 9JA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 41 homes and businesses at EN8 9JA. 5 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 30 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Broxbourne
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for EN8 9JA: 1,373 properties in Broxbourne are at high risk (2.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Broxbourne
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of EN8 9JA is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 18:47 on 23 October 2026.
- Small River Lee at CheshuntFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Small River Lee at Cheshunt
- Lower Lee tributariesFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower Lee tributaries
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 18:47 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near EN8 9JA?
Homes in EN8 9 sold for a typical £423,750 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 72 sales, down 3.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 4 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached £485,000 26 sales
- Terraced £422,500 24 sales
- Flat or maisonette £262,500 18 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole EN8 district: a typical £415,000 from 317 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in EN8 9JA
HM Land Registry records 6 standard sales of homes in EN8 9JA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 22 May 2026. The middle price was £498,750, from £320,000 to £665,000. Across EN8 9, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £423,750. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
- £497,5005 Oakdene
- £560,00031 Oakdene
- £500,00013 Oakdene
- £665,00041 Oakdene
- £320,00018 Oakdene
- £490,0009 Oakdene
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near EN8 9JA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 660 homes in the neighbourhood around EN8 9JA. Over half of them (58%) are in council tax band E. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (94%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Broxbourne for 2026‑27: £2,306. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,794 (band B) to £3,332 (band F); band E, the most common, is £2,819.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | fewer than 5 | £1,538 |
| Band B | about 30 (5%) | £1,794 |
| Band C | about 60 (9%) | £2,050 |
| Band D | about 180 (27%) | £2,306 |
| Band E | about 380 (58%) | £2,819 |
| Band F | about 10 (2%) | £3,332 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,844 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,613 |
When the homes were built
- 2% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 94% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 3% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1965 to 1982, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Broxbourne before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of EN8 9JA is in (ONS area E01023298), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near EN8 9JA?
The nearest open schools to EN8 9JA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to EN8 9JA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EN8 9JA is Cheshunt Rail Station, 300 metres away in a straight line.
- Cheshunt Rail Station Railway station 300 mWalk
- Theobalds Grove Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Cheshunt Railway Station, 254 m away.
More stations near EN8 9JA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near EN8 9JA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EN8 9JA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Warden Lodge Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01992 622324 650 mWalk
- High Street Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01992 642446 850 mWalk
- Cromwell Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01992 624732 1.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near EN8 9JA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EN8 9JA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Cheshunt Supercharger Charging point · 16 chargers · CCS · up to 250 kW 2.0 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.1 kmCycle
- Osprey Charging point · 16 chargers 2.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EN8 9JA?
The nearest to the centre of EN8 9JA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - Turners Hill - Waltham Cross Phone 01992 620125 450 mWalk
- Cheshunt Dental Practice Phone 01992 622001 700 mWalk
- Iconic Smiles Cheshunt Phone 01992 643259 900 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to EN8 9JA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Kings Oak Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8370 9500 6.6 kmDrive
- Chase Farm Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0845 111 4000 6.7 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near EN8 9JA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of EN8 9JA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Newgrange Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01992 642449 650 mWalk
- Old Grange Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01992 633694 850 mWalk
- Crossbrook Court Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report May 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01992 434310 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EN8 9JA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EN8 9JA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Cristals Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01992 307277 500 mWalk
- Clayton Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01992 622072 550 mWalk
- Swan Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01992 635842 550 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near EN8 9JA?
The nearest vets to the centre of EN8 9JA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet 3.4 kmCycle
- Goddard 5.3 kmDrive
- Rosemary Avenue Vets Phone +44 20 8366 0634 5.5 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is EN8 9JA in a conservation area?
The centre of EN8 9JA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near EN8 9JA?
Police.uk records 299 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of EN8 9JA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 9, burglary 6, drugs 5, theft from the person 3, bicycle theft 3, possession of weapons 3, other crime 3, robbery 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for EN8 9JA
- Ward
- Cheshunt North
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Cheshunt
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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