Cheshunt South and Theobalds
Ward in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.7, -0.033 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 36 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
Cheshunt South and Theobalds sits on the southern edge of Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, England, straddling suburban neighbourhoods, green belt and parts of the Lee Valley. The ward benefits from large open spaces and parkland - including remnants of the historic Theobalds estate and nearby reservoirs - and has good road and rail links for commuters into London, making it a mix of family housing, newer developments and pockets of light industry and retail.
There are historic echoes here: Theobalds has long associations with the Cecil family and the old royal palace that once stood on the estate, while today the area is characterised by active community life, local schools, sports facilities and conservation-minded green space management. Economically it’s largely residential with a commuter base, local shops and services, but the proximity to leisure routes in the Lee Valley gives it a notably outdoor-focused character.
Postcode districts covering Cheshunt South and Theobalds
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Islington 11 miles17.7 km
- City of Westminster 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Bexley 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Luton 22 miles35.4 km
- Sutton 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Croydon 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Harrow 14.9 miles24 km
- Basildon 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Watford 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Chelmsford 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Harlow 7.7 miles12.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Cross Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Cheshunt North Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Rosedale and Bury Green Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Cheshunt Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Waltham Abbey West Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bullsmoor Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Flamstead End Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Enfield Lock Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Waltham Abbey North Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Wormley and Turnford Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Waltham Abbey Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Goff's Oak Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Cheshunt South and Theobalds
EN8 8SW, EN8 8FF, EN8 0DR, EN8 8NR, EN8 9QU, EN8 8QH, EN8 8UQ, EN8 8UR, EN8 8RW … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 14 miles22.5 km
- Stansted Airport 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Cheshunt Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Theobalds Grove Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
Hotels near Cheshunt South and Theobalds Ad
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Holtwhites Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Hadley Hotel 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Southgate Hotel London 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The White Horse 7.1 miles11.4 km
- West Lodge Park Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hertford House 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Cheshunt South and Theobalds
- Burleigh Primary School Primary
- Downfield Primary School Primary
- Holy Trinity C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Copped Hall Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Epping Forest Forest 4.9 miles8 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 5 miles8 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 6.4 miles10.2 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Middlesex University University 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Hatfield House Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 8.8 miles14.2 km