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Brookmans Park and Little Heath

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About

Brookmans Park and Little Heath form a largely residential ward in the northern part of the borough. The area is characterised by detached housing set along quiet, leafy roads, with significant green spaces including Brookmans Park itself. The settlement pattern is more village-like, centred around a local parade of shops and services. The presence of a mainline railway station provides a direct link to central London, influencing the community's demographic.

A notable local feature is the historic transmission station, with its iconic radio masts a visible landmark. The area retains a semi-rural feel, bordered by agricultural land and the Pottersheath woodland. Local facilities include primary schools, sports clubs, and the large North Mymms Playing Fields. The ward's layout emphasises a quiet, settled environment distinct from the more urban centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Brookmans Park and Little Heath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brookmans Park and Little Heath is £75,533 per year. There are 6 schools in Brookmans Park and Little Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brookmans Park and Little Heath is home to around 6,899 people, with a population density of about 261.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brookmans Park and Little Heath Population
6,899
Population density
261 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.35(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.87(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-19%)
Other theft
4.2(-24%)
Vehicle crime
4.2(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,130
74.36%
Other White
597
8.65%
Other
215
3.12%
Indian
212
3.07%
Irish
130
1.88%
Total population: 6,899

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,415
42.96%
Level 3 (A level)
890
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
791
14.07%
No qualifications
701
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
461
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,622

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,150
43.74%
Owns with a mortgage
985
37.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
279
10.61%
Social rents from council
119
4.53%
Other forms of private rent
66
2.51%
Total households: 2,629

Property prices in Brookmans Park and Little Heath

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £855,000 in Brookmans Park and Little Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £6,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brookmans Park and Little Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brookmans Park and Little Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£1,112,500
Flats9£377,500
Semi-Detached12£700,000
Terraced5£450,000

10 years median price trend in Brookmans Park and Little Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brookmans Park and Little Heath.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.