Friarscroft, Broxbourne, EN10 7JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN10 7JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.3%	0.3%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50%	49.7%	-0.3%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of EN10 7JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.5%	23%	-1.5%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.4%	55.4%	-1.0%	44.2%	11.2%
Separated	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	4.4%	4.5%	0.1%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	14.1%	16.4%	2.3%	6.1%	10.3%

Health

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	49.4%	48.1%	-1.3%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	34.2%	30.7%	-3.5%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	13.6%	15.5%	1.9%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	2%	4.7%	2.7%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.8%	20.2%	-0.6%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	8%	-4.8%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	13.9%	-2.2%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.2%	1.8%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	12.2%	2.5%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	33.9%	36.2%	2.3%	33.8%	2.4%
Other	3.4%	4.2%	0.8%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.8%	91.8%	-4.0%	81.4%	10.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	3.4%	3.4%	1.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	87.9%	-3.9%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	2.5%	5%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.3%	0.2%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91%	87.9%	-3.1%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	11.1%	10.8%	9.8%	1.3%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0.6%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	0.3%	-6.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30%	37.2%	-7.2%
Christian	59.4%	46.2%	13.2%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Other religion	2.8%	0.6%	2.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Friarscroft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friarscroft was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Friarscroft has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South and the 136th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in EN10 7JZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Friarscroft are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Broxbourne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Friarscroft, Broxbourne, EN10 7JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN10 7JZ

Average Price
£871,342

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£871,342

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Friarscroft

Average Price
£888,858

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£888,858

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on FriarscroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Friarscroft, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£438,000	2006-01-06	£959,340
16 Friarscroft, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2005-04-15	£949,851
16 Friarscroft, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2003-01-29	£833,691
10 Friarscroft, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2001-11-30	£812,549

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN10 7JZ

Employment

EN10 7JZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

EN10 7JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in EN10 7JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	32
Looking after home or family	12
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Construction	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Financial and insurance activities	17
Manufacturing	13
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Information and communication	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Real estate activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN	4out of 4	2,646 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN	- not rated	606 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sheredes Primary School Benford Road , EN11 8LL	4out of 4	642 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broxbourne CofE Primary School Mill Lane , EN10 7AY	4out of 4	954 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP	- not rated	1,202 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wormley CofE Primary School Cozens Lane East , Wormley EN10 6QA	3out of 4	1,523 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY	2out of 4	733 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD	3out of 4	1,268 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF	2out of 4	3,287 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU	2out of 4	4,612 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA	3out of 4	1,986 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB	2out of 4	3,535 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU	- not rated	3,975 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH	4out of 4	4,630 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Park Cafe	Pavilion Cafe, Broxbourne Recreation Ground	369 yd
Mezzom Restaurant	27 High Road, Broxbourne	474 yd
Shishbourne Restaurant	27 High Road, Broxbourne	474 yd
Bar37	37 High Road, Broxbourne	476 yd
Mango's	43 High Road, Broxbourne	476 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The George	8 High Street, Hoddesdon	507 yd
The White Bear Public House	The White Bear, 95 High Road	588 yd
The Bull	74 High Road, Broxbourne	658 yd
Broxbourne Sports Club	Mill Lane Close, Broxbourne	771 yd
Crown Hotel	Flat at, Crown Hotel, 162 Old Nazeing Road	775 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oscar Fish & Grill	29 High Road, Broxbourne	476 yd
Papa Johns	49 High Road, Broxbourne	476 yd
Huckleberrys	56 High Road, Broxbourne	596 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys	Sainsburys Supermarket, 55-59 High Road		487 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Broxbourne Recreation Ground BROXBOURNE RECREATION GROUND BROXBOURNE RECREATION GROUND STATION ROAD	grass pitches	469 yd
Hoddesdon Open Air Pool (Closed) High Street	swimming pool	578 yd
Lee Valley Leisure Pool (Closed) New Nazeing Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	642 yd
Sheredes Primary School BENFORD ROAD	grass pitches	755 yd
Broxbourne Sports Club MILL LANE CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	773 yd
Robert Barclay Academy COCK LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	843 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EN10 7JZ