Essex Road is in Hoddesdon and in Broxbourne district. EN11 0AB is located in the Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Essex Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN11 0AA, EN11 0AD, EN11 0QU, EN11 8HX, EN11 8JL, EN11 8JP, EN11 8JN, EN11 0AE, EN11 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN11 0AB is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.7% | 46.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 56.3% | 53.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EN11 0AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.2% | 53.5% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 28.2% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 45.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 37.5% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 28% | 16.4% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 28.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 96% | 83% | -13.0% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 87% | 75.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 75.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Road was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Essex Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South and the 92nd highest crime rate of 286 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Old Essex Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-03-11 | £467,635 |
| 21 Old Essex Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-08-10 | £525,741 |
| 3 Old Essex Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-05-28 | £459,523 |
| 15 Old Essex Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-10-20 | £460,955 |
| 11 Old Essex Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-07-17 | £517,122 |
EN11 0AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryelands Primary School Essex Road , EN11 0AA | - not rated | 150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslewood Junior School Haslewood Avenue , EN11 8HT | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School Haslewood Avenue , EN11 8HT | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Infants' School Haslewood Avenue , EN11 8HT | - not rated | 293 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP | - not rated | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 1out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheredes School Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 46 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haileybury College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hall | Hoddesdon Over 60s Centre, Burford Street | 219 yd | |
| St Catherines and St Pauls Church | Amwell Street, Hoddesdon | 305 yd | |
| The Jerk Joint London Ltd | 38D Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon | 322 yd | |
| The John Warner Sports Centre | Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon | 322 yd | |
| Costa | 10-13 The Pavilion, High Street | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | 68-70 Amwell Street, Hoddesdon | 285 yd | |
| Rye Park & Hoddesdon United Services | Rye Park And Hoddesdon United Services Club, Rye Road | 334 yd | |
| Hoddesdon Labour Club | Labour Hall, Rye Road | 334 yd | |
| The Sun | Amwell Street, Hoddesdon | 357 yd | |
| The Bell Hotel (including B&B) | The Bell Hotel, 1 Burford Street | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Fish bar | 7 Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon | 250 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 3-5 Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon | 250 yd | |
| All in One Pizza (Unit 3) | Ground Floor East, Sheffield House | 334 yd | |
| Royal India Takeaway | 3 Burford Street, Hoddesdon | 368 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs | 3-3A The Pavilion, High Street | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 112 Burford Street, Hoddesdon | 227 yd | |
| Hoddesdon Supermarket | Ground Floor East, Sheffield House | 334 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Supermarket Plc, Amwell Street | 343 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Brewery Road | 458 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Taverners Way | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivers Education Centre Old Essex Road | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Pound Close Playing Field BURFORD STREET | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Breen'S Gym (Closed) Brewery Road | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Fit4Less (Hoddesdon) 110-114 110-114 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Lowfield 29 EVERSLEY LODGE 29 EVERSLEY LODGE PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Forres Primary School STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Old Highway Park CAVENDISH HOUSE CAVENDISH HOUSE PLUMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| The Stewart Edwards Stadium 41 BARCLAY COURT 41 BARCLAY COURT PARK VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.