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Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park

About

Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park ward lies in the southern part of the Borough of Broxbourne. The area centres on the historic market town of Hoddesdon, with its High Street and market square forming a commercial hub. The ward includes residential neighbourhoods extending towards the River Lea and the Lee Valley Park, which provides a significant area of green space and waterways along its western boundary.

The ward contains a mix of housing types, from older terraced homes near the town centre to more modern developments. Rye Park itself is a residential area to the south-east. A notable local landmark is the New River, an artificial waterway completed in 1613, which still follows a scenic course through parts of the ward, separate from the natural river system. Transport links include the A10 road and nearby railway stations.

Area overview

On average Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park is £57,172 per year. There are 5 schools in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park is home to around 10,161 people, with a population density of about 3,316.6 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

133

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park Population

10,161

Population density

3,316.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

56.88(+80%)

Anti-social behaviour

34.35(+197%)

Other theft

30.21(+452%)

Shoplifting

14.96(+119%)

Vehicle crime

9.45(+115%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,645

75.21%

Other White

1,254

12.34%

Other

214

2.11%

African

202

1.99%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

118

1.16%

Total population: 10,165

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,954

23.83%

No qualifications

1,678

20.46%

Level 3 (A level)

1,495

18.23%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,247

15.21%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,055

12.86%

Total 16+ residents: 8,201

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,443

34.31%

Owns outright

1,194

28.39%

Private landlord or letting agency

878

20.87%

Other social rented

504

11.98%

Social rents from council

2.12%

Total households: 4,206

Property prices in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £385,575 in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,166 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	21	£224,995	£120,000	£197,500	£270,000	£322,000
Semi-Detached	34	£423,500	£339,511	£385,000	£460,625	£554,875
Terraced	44	£390,250	£330,450	£353,750	£450,000	£514,000
Detached	5	£585,000	£420,000	£500,000	£607,000	£661,400

10 years median price trend in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park

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