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Broxbourne

England / East of England / Broxbourne

About

Broxbourne is a district in Hertfordshire, located in the East of England. It covers an area of approximately 51 square kilometres and includes towns such as Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, and Broxbourne itself. The district is situated along the River Lea and is bordered by Epping Forest to the east. It has good transport links, with the A10 road and Broxbourne railway station providing connections to London and Cambridge.

The area features a mix of urban and green spaces, including parts of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Broxbourne is known for its retail and leisure facilities, such as the Tesco headquarters in Cheshunt and the Lee Valley White Water Centre, used during the 2012 Olympics. The district has a range of residential areas, from historic market towns to modern developments.

Area overview

On average Broxbourne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Broxbourne is £50,809 per year. There are 44 schools in Broxbourne: 32 primary (4 Outstanding and 19 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broxbourne Population
99,007
Population density
1,924.9 per km²

Demographics

British
67,891
68.57%
Other White
10,762
10.87%
Other
4,327
4.37%
African
3,802
3.84%
Caribbean
1,966
1.99%
Total population: 99,007

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
14,179
35.58%
Owns outright
13,178
33.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
5,783
14.51%
Other social rented
4,283
10.75%
Social rents from council
1,400
3.51%
Total households: 39,850

Property prices in Broxbourne

Based on 1,125 recent sales, the median property price is £421,000 in Broxbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £2,875,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached165£720,000
Flats273£238,000
Semi-Detached300£483,500
Terraced387£405,000

10 years price trend in Broxbourne

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.