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About

Broxbourne is a local government district in Hertfordshire, in the East of England, covering towns such as Cheshunt, Hoddesdon, Waltham Cross and Broxbourne itself. The borough follows a broad corridor along the River Lea and the Lee Navigation, with the New River and its towpaths also running through parts of Cheshunt. Rail services on the West Anglia Main Line link stations in the district with central London, and the A10 provides a main road route north–south. Local governance centres on civic services, schools and small industrial and retail areas clustered around the main towns.

Green infrastructure is a prominent feature of the district. The Lee Valley Regional Park crosses the borough and contains the Lee Valley White Water Centre, built for the 2012 Olympic canoe slalom events. Inland, Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve preserves areas of hornbeam coppice and oak that have been managed for centuries; the reserve forms part of a wider woodland complex designated for its biological interest. Riverside paths, fishing stretches and small local nature reserves provide outdoor access close to town centres.

Area overview

On average Broxbourne has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broxbourne is £59,958 per year. The median sale price in Broxbourne is £430,000 (around £459 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £535,000. There are 39 schools in Broxbourne: 32 primary (4 Outstanding and 19 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good). Broxbourne is home to around 99,007 people, with a population density of about 1,924.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.33(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.26(+66%)
Shoplifting
9.31(+36%)
Other theft
8.34(+52%)
Vehicle crime
5.96(+35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
21,689
27.3%
No qualifications
16,557
20.84%
Level 3 (A level)
13,270
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11,727
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9,349
11.77%
Total 16+ residents: 79,437

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £430,000
Price per sq ft: £459
Sales (last 12 months): 1,040
Typical range (middle 50%): £320K – £535K

Based on 1,040 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Broxbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broxbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached164£700,000£509
Semi-Detached265£475,000£485
Terraced363£420,000£470
Flats248£242,000£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broxbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broxbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£595,000£220,000£405,000£337,500
2017£575,000£225,000£411,500£348,975
2018£597,498£245,000£415,000£347,000
2019£620,000£238,000£415,000£350,000
2020£647,500£225,000£420,000£358,750
2021£694,000£234,500£465,000£382,500
2022£719,995£245,500£490,000£415,000
2023£715,000£245,500£490,000£412,500
2024£680,000£245,000£485,000£410,000
2025£715,000£241,000£480,000£425,000
2026£699,975£240,000£499,950£418,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broxbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broxbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£378£397£394
2017£437£407£424£398
2018£440£409£415£403
2019£454£393£412£402
2020£437£382£421£410
2021£459£390£451£430
2022£499£407£477£469
2023£510£412£485£454
2024£506£412£481£457
2025£516£406£478£468
2026£491£387£479£468
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broxbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broxbourne in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broxbourne district.

Band A£1,538
Band B£1,794
Band C£2,050
Band D£2,306
Band E£2,819
Band F£3,332
Band G£3,844
Band H£4,613

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Members of Parliament for the constituencies covering Broxbourne.

Member of parliament

Lewis Cocking

Broxbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Broxbourne

Is Broxbourne safe?

Broxbourne records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Broxbourne?

Among the 10 wards of Broxbourne, Rosedale and Bury Green has the lowest crime rate, with about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Broxbourne average is 65 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Broxbourne?

The median sale price in Broxbourne is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 1,040 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Broxbourne?

Broxbourne has 32 primary schools (4 rated Outstanding, 19 Good) and 7 secondary schools (6 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Broxbourne?

Broxbourne scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Broxbourne sits around rank 18,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Broxbourne?

The average household income in Broxbourne is around £59,958 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for Broxbourne?

Broxbourne is represented in Parliament by Broxbourne: Lewis Cocking (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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