Fosters Cottages is in Hoddesdon and in Broxbourne district. EN11 9BW is located in the Hoddesdon North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fosters Cottages, Hoddesdon, EN11 9BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN11 9BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 EN11 9BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 22.6% | 23.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 60.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 45% | 46.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.9% | 15.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 12.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 32.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 94.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 96.4% | 90.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 89.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fosters Cottages was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Hoddesdon North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fosters Cottages has the 10th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hoddesdon North and the 38th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Fosters Cottages Woollens Brook, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2020-12-07 | £723,681 |
| 2 Fosters Cottages Woollens Brook, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-24 | £395,575 |
| 3 Fosters Cottages, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2005-12-12 | £808,897 |
| 2 Fosters Cottages, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2005-12-12 | £388,691 |
| 2 Fosters Cottages, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2002-07-22 | £383,525 |
EN11 9BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 EN11 9BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselands Primary School High Wood Road , EN11 9AR | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community Primary School Westfield Road , EN11 8RA | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forres Primary School Stanstead Road , EN11 0RW | 2out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School Woodland Road , Hertford Heath SG13 7QW | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School Haslewood Avenue , EN11 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | 2out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volker Fitzpatrick | Fitzpatrick Contractors Ltd, Hertford Road | 192 yd | |
| Copleys Food Ltd, Staff Restaurant, Pharmaron Uk Ltd | West Hill Innovation Park, Hertford Road | 637 yd | |
| Cwtch Coffee House | Unit 2, College Farm | 828 yd | |
| Legends Tennis UK | Haileybury And Imperial Service College, College Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury Sports Complex HAILEYBURY & IMPERIAL SERVICE COLLEGE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,067 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.