Cock Lane is in Hoddesdon and in Broxbourne district. EN11 8JX is located in the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN11 8LD, EN11 8QQ, EN11 8JY, EN11 8QA, EN11 8QG, EN11 8QB, EN11 8QF, EN11 8PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN11 8JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.9% | 38.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 45.6% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 50.6% | 54.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 31.9% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.1% | 16.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 20.4% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 95.7% | 92.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 92.1% | 88.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 89.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cock Lane was 171.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% higher than the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cock Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South and the 37th highest crime rate of 286 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lodge Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2001-06-29 | £1,605,727 |
| South Lodge Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 1996-12-10 | £1,464,787 |
EN11 8JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | - not rated | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheredes Primary School Benford Road , EN11 8LL | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP | - not rated | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheredes School Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School High Road , EN10 7DD | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7FU | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 1out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,276 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broxbournebury School White Stubbs Lane , EN10 7PY | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haileybury College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 2,952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spotlight | Borough Of Broxbourne, Broxbourne Civic Hall | 297 yd | |
| Hoddesdon Lawn Tennis Club | Beech Walk, Hoddesdon | 400 yd | |
| Jail Break Cafe @ Old | Hoddesdon Police Station, High Street | 412 yd | |
| Saffron Restaurant | 25 High Street, Hoddesdon | 440 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 25B High Street, Hoddesdon | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 23 High Street, Hoddesdon | 440 yd | |
| The King William IV | The King William Iv, 197 Lord Street | 475 yd | |
| The George | 8 High Street, Hoddesdon | 619 yd | |
| Stanboroughs Conservative Club | Stanboroughs Court, Conduit Lane | 642 yd | |
| Bogdan Catering | The White Swan, 95 High Street | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 29 High Street, Hoddesdon | 500 yd | |
| Li's Takeaway | 31A High Street, Hoddesdon | 500 yd | |
| The Tasty's | 20 Brocket Road, Hoddesdon | 511 yd | |
| TJ Sandwich Bar | 1A Brocket Road, Hoddesdon | 531 yd | |
| Subway | 58E High Street, Hoddesdon | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Brocket Road, Hoddesdon | 426 yd | |
| Tesco | 61-65 High Street, Hoddesdon | 557 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Taverners Way | 637 yd | |
| Asda | Conduit Lane, Hoddesdon | 642 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Brewery Road | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Stewart Edwards Stadium 41 BARCLAY COURT 41 BARCLAY COURT PARK VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Robert Barclay Academy COCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Lowfield 29 EVERSLEY LODGE 29 EVERSLEY LODGE PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Sheredes Primary School BENFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Hoddesdon Open Air Pool (Closed) High Street | swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Fit4Less (Hoddesdon) 110-114 110-114 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Breen'S Gym (Closed) Brewery Road | health and fitness suite | 780 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.