Sword Close, Broxbourne, EN10 7TE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN10 7TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.6%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.8%	49.4%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.4%

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 7TE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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	21.2%	26.7%	5.5%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	63.5%	-1.5%	44.2%	19.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.5%	3.3%	-2.2%	9.1%	-5.8%
Widowed	7.1%	5.4%	-1.7%	6.1%	-0.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.2%	58.1%	5.9%	48.4%	9.7%
Good health	36.4%	33.3%	-3.1%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	10.7%	6.1%	-4.6%	12.7%	-6.6%
Bad health	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	4.0%	-1.5%

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	13.5%	13.2%	-0.3%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	9%	-8.8%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	18.1%	-2.8%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	3.6%	-0.7%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	21.1%	10.7%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	30.1%	31.5%	1.4%	33.8%	-2.3%
Other	3.1%	3.6%	0.5%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	1.0%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	91.7%	91%	-0.7%	81.4%	9.6%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% 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	92%	87.6%	-4.4%	83.2%	4.4%
European Union	2.2%	6.3%	4.1%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	1.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	1.8%	-0.4%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	1.3%	0.3%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.3%	87.8%	-3.5%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0%	9.5%	9.5%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	0.2%	1.8%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	0.7%	-7.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.8%	76.7%	16.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Turkey	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	0.7%	13.5%	-12.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.9%	37.2%	-10.3%
Christian	62.9%	46.2%	16.7%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Jewish	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Muslim	0.2%	6.5%	-6.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Sword Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sword Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sword Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

🔎 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 7TE, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Sword Close are based on 16 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 Sword Close, Broxbourne, EN10 7TE

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN10 7TE

Average Price
£935,891

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£935,891

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sword Close

Average Price
£972,068

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£972,068

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sword CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Sword Close, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2019-08-05	£809,375
7 Sword Close, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2015-05-15	£849,429
6 Sword Close, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2012-11-30	£785,139
6 Sword Close, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2006-07-27	£900,870
8 Sword Close, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2004-11-24	£877,258

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN10 7TE

Employment

EN10 7TE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 7TE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	119
Retired	92
Self-Employed	48
Part-Time Employee	47
Student (economically inactive)	22
Looking after home or family	22
Unemployed	8
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Construction	23
Other	20
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Financial and insurance activities	16
Administrative and support service activities	13
Information and communication	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Manufacturing	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

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	3,523 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	5,435 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sheredes Primary School Benford Road , EN11 8LL	4out of 4	1,099 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broxbourne CofE Primary School Mill Lane , EN10 7AY	4out of 4	1,450 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN	- not rated	1,670 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wormley CofE Primary School Cozens Lane East , Wormley EN10 6QA	3out of 4	1,784 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP	- not rated	2,212 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD	3out of 4	1,184 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY	2out of 4	1,386 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF	2out of 4	4,021 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU	2out of 4	4,480 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW	3out of 4	5,401 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	2,807 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU	- not rated	3,743 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB	2out of 4	3,827 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH	4out of 4	5,165 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
The Hertfordshire Golf And Country Club	White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne	686 yd
Royal Bengal	58 High Road, Broxbourne	922 yd
Costa	2 The Precinct, High Road	995 yd
Lizera Cafe	12 The Precinct, High Road	997 yd
The Gulshan Restaurant	3 The Precinct, High Road	997 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bull	74 High Road, Broxbourne		963 yd
The White Bear Public House	The White Bear, 95 High Road		1,030 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Huckleberrys	56 High Road, Broxbourne	922 yd
Oscar Fish & Grill	29 High Road, Broxbourne	1,010 yd
Papa Johns	49 High Road, Broxbourne	1,010 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys	Sainsburys Supermarket, 55-59 High Road		999 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hertfordshire Golf & Country Club BROXBOURNEBURY MANSION BROXBOURNEBURY MANSION WHITE STUBBS LANE	golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	690 yd
Sheredes Primary School BENFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,042 yd
The Broxbourne School HIGH ROAD	grass pitches	1,064 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	100.0%

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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EN10 7TE