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About

Goffs Oak is a ward in the Broxbourne borough of Hertfordshire, located near the border with Greater London. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, along with some local amenities. It is surrounded by green spaces, including Goffs Oak Common and nearby woodland, providing a rural feel despite its proximity to urban areas. The ward has good transport links, with the A10 road running nearby and easy access to Cheshunt railway station.

The area has a small but active community, with local schools, shops, and pubs serving residents. Goffs Oak retains a village-like atmosphere, with historic buildings like St James' Church adding character. While largely quiet, it benefits from being close to larger towns such as Cheshunt and Waltham Cross for additional services and leisure options. The ward is popular with families and commuters due to its balance of countryside accessibility and transport connections.

Area overview

On average Goffs Oak has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Goffs Oak is £55,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Goffs Oak: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Goffs Oak Population
9,273
Population density
578.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,612
71.3%
Other White
836
9.02%
Other
472
5.09%
Indian
310
3.34%
African
160
1.73%
Total population: 9,273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,483
42.85%
Owns outright
1,408
40.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
242
6.99%
Other social rented
182
5.26%
Shared ownership
68
1.96%
Total households: 3,461

Property prices in Goffs Oak

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Goffs Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Goffs Oak 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 Goffs Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£750,000
Flats2£312,370
Semi-Detached28£560,000
Terraced21£405,000

10 years median price trend in Goffs Oak

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goffs Oak.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.