Buttondene Crescent is in Broxbourne and in Harlow district. EN10 6RQ is located in the Roydon & Lower Nazeing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buttondene Crescent, Broxbourne, EN10 6RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN10 6RR, EN10 6RH, EN10 6RG, EN10 6RF, EN10 6QY, EN10 6RL, EN10 6RJ, EN10 6RE, EN10 6RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN10 6RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 32.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 49.4% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 53.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 20.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 34.8% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 91.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 90.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttondene Crescent was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Epping West & Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buttondene Crescent has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural and the 140th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Buttondene Crescent, Broxbourne, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £573,000 | 2021-03-19 | £630,103 |
| 25 Buttondene Crescent, Broxbourne, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-03-01 | £583,795 |
| 17 Buttondene Crescent, Broxbourne, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2016-05-03 | £602,214 |
| 31 Buttondene Crescent, Broxbourne, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2008-08-01 | £642,661 |
| 23 Buttondene Crescent, Broxbourne, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £389,995 | 2006-05-04 | £796,586 |
EN10 6RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne CofE Primary School Mill Lane , EN10 7AY | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormley CofE Primary School Cozens Lane East , Wormley EN10 6QA | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheredes Primary School Benford Road , EN11 8LL | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazeing Primary School Hyde Mead , Nazeing EN9 2HS | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 5,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | 2out of 4 | 4,580 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 5,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Valley Boat Centre | Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne | 476 yd | |
| The Old Mill Retreat Cafe | Mill Lane, Broxbourne | 639 yd | |
| Park Cafe | Pavilion Cafe, Broxbourne Recreation Ground | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Flat at, Crown Hotel, 162 Old Nazeing Road | 415 yd | |
| Rushymead Club House | Rusheymead Clubhouse Ltd, Nazeing New Road | 520 yd | |
| Broxbourne Sports Club | Mill Lane Close, Broxbourne | 888 yd | |
| The White Bear Public House | The White Bear, 95 High Road | 1,024 yd | |
| The Bull | 74 High Road, Broxbourne | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Convenience Store, Petrol Filling Station, 197 High Road | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Valley Leisure Pool (Closed) New Nazeing Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 427 yd |
| Broxbourne Recreation Ground BROXBOURNE RECREATION GROUND BROXBOURNE RECREATION GROUND STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Broxbourne Sports Club MILL LANE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 885 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.