Broxbourne
§ This page gives an overview of the Broxbourne local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Broxbourne lies in southern Hertfordshire, where the River Lea and the Lee Valley Regional Park shape much of its geography. Towns such as Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, and Broxbourne itself are suburban centres with shopping areas, parks, and riverside walks. The Lea Valley is rich in lakes, wetlands, and open spaces, providing opportunities for boating, birdwatching, and walking. The district has a mix of residential areas and greenbelt countryside, with close links to London while still offering extensive outdoor leisure spaces.
The administrative boundary of Broxbourne can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Broxbourne.
Key Facts about Broxbourne
What region is Broxbourne in? Broxbourne is in the East of England of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Broxbourne in? Broxbourne is located in the county of Hertfordshire.
Is Broxbourne a city? No, Broxbourne is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Broxbourne? The local authority for this district is: Broxbourne Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Hertfordshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Hertfordshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Broxbourne Borough Council 🔗 broxbourne.gov.uk
Which police force covers Broxbourne? Policing in Broxbourne is provided by Hertfordshire Constabulary 🔗 herts.police.uk, which serves 10 local authority districts: Broxbourne ⁞ Dacorum ⁞ East Hertfordshire ⁞ Hertsmere ⁞ North Hertfordshire ⁞ St Albans ⁞ Stevenage ⁞ Three Rivers ⁞ Watford ⁞ Welwyn Hatfield.
Constituencies in Broxbourne
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Broxbourne
Broxbourne is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South
- Cheshunt North
- Cheshunt South and Theobalds
- Flamstead End
- Goffs Oak
- Hoddesdon North
- Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park
- Rosedale and Bury Green
- Waltham Cross
- Wormley and Turnford
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Broxbourne
Broxbourne is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Broxbourne
Broxbourne covers 6 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Cheshunt
- Cuffley *
- Enfield *
- Goff's Oak
- Hoddesdon *
- Waltham Cross *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Broxbourne.)
Broxbourne compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Broxbourne compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Broxbourne has 10 electoral wards.
Broxbourne has a population of 101,900 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Broxbourne can be found on the ONS statistics for Broxbourne.