Broxbourne: population and statistics
Broxbourne has a population of 103,130 (2025) across 51.5 km², or 2,004 people per km². It ranks 291 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 103,130 residents
- 51.5 km²
- 2,004 people/km²
Broxbourne in numbers
Population of Broxbourne over time
Broxbourne had 97,275 residents in 2015 and 103,130 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 99,311 |
| 2021 | 99,142 |
| 2022 | 99,053 |
| 2023 | 100,744 |
| 2024 | 101,886 |
| 2025 | 103,130 |
All indicators for Broxbourne
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Broxbourne | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 265 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.7% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 49 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Broxbourne | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 42,780 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 277 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 17.0% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 295 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.1% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 178 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 39,850 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 274 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 73.7% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 25.9% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.7% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 105 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.0% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.3% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £411,689 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 71 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 165 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Broxbourne | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 76.8% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 152 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.6% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 43 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Broxbourne | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,210 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 244 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 50.5 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 106 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,535 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 245 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £46,237 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 38 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Broxbourne | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 83.3% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 32 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 156 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Broxbourne | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.6% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 188 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Broxbourne ranks 34 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 17.0% in Broxbourne, compared with an average of 23.4% in East and 34.9% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 83.3% in Broxbourne, compared with an average of 78.4% in East and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 22.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,207 football pitches.
- 7.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Enfield, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Enfield (329,400 residents), 7 km away.
Business sectors: Broxbourne
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction22.0% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade16.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.5% ×1.1
- Transport and storage4.2% ×1.0
Where is Broxbourne?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broxbourne?
Broxbourne has 103,130 residents (2025), ranking 291 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Broxbourne?
Broxbourne covers 51.5 km², with a density of 2,004 people per km².
Is the population of Broxbourne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Broxbourne went from 97,275 to 103,130, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Broxbourne?
Broxbourne is in East (region). Latitude 51.717, longitude −0.050.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Broxbourne?
In Broxbourne, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 17.0% (2026), ranking 295 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Broxbourne?
In Broxbourne, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 83.3% (2025-2026), ranking 32 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Broxbourne?
The nearest to Broxbourne are Enfield (7.2 km), Welwyn Hatfield (11 km), Epping Forest (12 km), Barnet (12 km), Harlow (12 km).