Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

Waltham Cross is the most southerly of the towns within the Borough of Broxbourne, and is home to approximately 13,000 residents. In the heart of the town lies one of the three surviving Eleanor Crosses, originally twelve crosses were set up around the country by Edward I in honour of his dead queen Eleanor of Castile in or around the year 1292. People who are considering Waltham Cross property will be interested to learn that the local Council strive to make improvements to the town centre whilst having the third lowest level of council tax of all the 238 English Shire Districts. Local employment opportunities are set to increase significantly in the future, as outline planning permission has been granted for a quality business development, which will house companies in the high technology sector. Families who are searching for houses for sale in Waltham Cross will find a good selection of properties registered with local estate agents, including brand new homes on modern developments and Victorian cottage style houses.

Amenities for properties in Waltham Cross

Waltham Cross is a busy commercial centre with a pedestrianised high street. There are a variety of specialist shops, a modern shopping centre, as well as supermarkets and a good selection of restaurants and cafés. On each Wednesday and Friday a general street market is held, and a monthly farmer's market at nearby Hoddesdon. For additional shopping, residents visit Brookfield Shopping Centre in nearby Cheshunt, where there are retail outlets, as well as a large 24 hour Tesco and a Marks & Spencer. Waltham Cross benefits from its close proximity to the Lee Valley Regional Park which provides leisure activities for all ages. Other leisure activities in the area include a multiplex cinema in neighbouring Enfield, greyhound racing at the Greyhound Stadium in Hoddesdon and Karting at Rye House Kart Raceway in Hoddesdon.

Transport for Waltham Cross

Waltham Cross Station provides easy access into Liverpool Street in a journey time averaging 35 minutes. By road, Waltham Cross is close to the M25 and A10. Bus routes operate to several neighbouring towns.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Waltham Cross, you may also like to consider extending your search and looking at property for sale in Broxbourne, Hoddesdon and Waltham Abbey.