Postcode report
EN11 8HS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About EN11 8HS: area rating, property, schools and local change
EN11 8HS is a postcode in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South, Broxbourne, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EN11 8HS, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EN11 8HS are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EN11 8HS is based on Broxbourne 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,893 residents, 1,085 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near EN11 8HS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EN11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £383k from 96 rolling sales, up 5.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EN11 8HS can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EN11 8HS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EN11 8HS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EN11 8HS
Is EN11 8HS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EN11 8HS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EN11 8HS?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EN11 8HS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for EN11 8HS?
LocaleIQ matched EN11 8HS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EN11 8HS?
The latest median sold price is £383k based on 96 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EN11 8HS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.