House prices in Broxbourne
The median price paid for a home in Broxbourne was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,054 sales. House prices in Broxbourne fell 0.5% in the year to September 2026, and are 9.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Broxbourne was 28% higher than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in Broxbourne was £1,685 a month in August 2026, 2.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). Broxbourne had 8.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Broxbourne stands out
- Broxbourne has the 43rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,685 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Broxbourne
The median price paid in Broxbourne was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,054 sales, or £4,917 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £687,500 | 151 | £5,430 | −1.8% | +5.0% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £480,000 | 263 | £5,208 | −1.0% | +5.5% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £420,000 | 374 | £5,000 | +0.5% | +12.8% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £240,000 | 266 | £4,208 | +2.1% | +4.3% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne | £425,000 | −0.5% | +9.0% | £4,917 | −0.5% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Broxbourne sold for a median £4,917 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 28% higher than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
Broxbourne has the 59th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its −0.5% change over the year is the 138th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest rise of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Rents in Broxbourne
The average private rent in Broxbourne was £1,685 a month in August 2026, 2.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in Broxbourne are 32.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Broxbourne has the 43rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
How many homes sell in Broxbourne
963 homes were sold in Broxbourne in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.95 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Broxbourne were 1.4% up on the year before and 39.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 101st fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th fewest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Broxbourne
The police recorded 8,474 crimes in Broxbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Broxbourne rose 8.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 7.2% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.23 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.62 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.59 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.42 |
Broxbourne has the 98th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Broxbourne
Broxbourne is the 145th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 152nd |
| Income | 106th |
| Employment | 135th |
| Education and skills | 82nd |
| Health | 221st |
| Crime | 137th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 103rd |
| Living environment | 175th |
Broadband and mobile in Broxbourne
92.1% of premises in Broxbourne can get gigabit broadband and 99.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 74.3% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 113th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.3% of premises in Broxbourne get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Broxbourne
In the year ending June 2025, 7,504 people moved to Broxbourne from elsewhere in the UK and 6,948 moved away, a net gain of 556 (5.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Enfield 2,133
- East Hertfordshire 440
- Haringey 433
Most moved out to
- East Hertfordshire 1,184
- Enfield 627
- Harlow 359
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Broxbourne
How much does a house cost in Broxbourne?
The median price paid for a home in Broxbourne was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £687,500; semi-detached £480,000; terraced £420,000; flats £240,000.
Are house prices in Broxbourne going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Broxbourne fell 0.5%, and over five years it rose 9.0%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Broxbourne?
The average private rent in Broxbourne was £1,685 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,132; 2 bed £1,451; 3 bed £1,780; 4+ bed £2,497.
Is Broxbourne a safe place to live?
Broxbourne had 8.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 98th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Broxbourne?
74.3% of premises in Broxbourne can get full fibre and 92.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Enfield 9 km
- Welwyn Hatfield 11 km
- Harlow 12 km
- Epping Forest 15 km
- Waltham Forest 15 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.