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About

Churchgate is a short street in Broxbourne town centre that links the High Road to the parish church of St Augustine and the immediate station area. The street hosts a mix of local shops, takeaways and small offices that cater to residents and commuters. Pavements are used by school runs and people crossing to bus stops, and side roads off Churchgate lead into residential terraces and small housing estates. The pattern of trade shifts through the day, with mornings seeing commuter traffic and afternoons serving local errands.

At the upper end of Churchgate the parish church and its churchyard create a visible focal point; St Augustine's retains medieval fabric and a 12th‑century origin that is reflected in the tower and stonework. A war memorial in the churchyard and a handful of benches give the area a communal feel, and notices on the church gate and shop windows advertise rota times and seasonal stalls. Short streets and alleyways off Churchgate are used for deliveries and refuse collection, reinforcing its role as a functional spine in this part of Broxbourne.

Area overview

On average Churchgate has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 25.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Churchgate is £53,936 per year. There are 5 schools in Churchgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Churchgate is home to around 6,991 people, with a population density of about 1,460.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Churchgate Population
6,991
Population density
1,460.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.47(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.6(+87%)
Shoplifting
7.01(+2%)
Vehicle crime
5.29(+20%)
Burglary
4.43(+59%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,865
69.59%
Other White
652
9.33%
Other
355
5.08%
African
211
3.02%
Caribbean
157
2.25%
Total population: 6,991

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,432
25.78%
No qualifications
1,293
23.28%
Level 3 (A level)
860
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
808
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
697
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 5,554

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,065
38.34%
Owns outright
810
29.16%
Other social rented
486
17.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
202
7.27%
Social rents from council
159
5.72%
Total households: 2,778

Property prices in Churchgate

Median price£452,500
Price per sq ft£462
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£388K – £533K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 (about £462 per square foot) in Churchgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Churchgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£535,000£490
Semi-Detached20£530,000£436
Terraced33£420,000£462
Flats4£286,000£469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Churchgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Churchgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438,000£125,000£400,000£341,248
2017£505,000£264,995£445,000£351,000
2018£535,000£287,500£480,000£333,500
2019£497,500£255,000£411,250£345,500
2020£500,000£194,000£422,500£351,000
2021£750,000£235,750£465,000£385,000
2022£630,000£317,750£499,950£390,000
2023£515,000£232,500£504,998£400,000
2024£567,500£255,000£475,000£393,750
2025£535,000£230,000£530,000£440,000
2026£545,000£540,000£364,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Churchgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Churchgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390£353£418£382
2017£431£385£450£392
2018£450£395£437£426
2019£497£328£363£396
2020£386£398£458£422
2021£421£396£471£428
2022£515£385£473£459
2023£544£333£443£436
2024£538£423£504£454
2025£519£412£469£492
2026£417£432£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Churchgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.