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. This is one of 361 LAD 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.
Broxbourne Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Broxbourne local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Broxbourne can also 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
Broxbourne is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Broxbourne
Below is a list of post towns in Broxbourne, grouped by postcode area:
- EN ▸ Broxbourne (EN10 / EN11) ⁞ Hoddesdon (EN11) ⁞ Waltham Cross (EN7 / EN8 / EN77)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
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.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Broxbourne
Broxbourne is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Broxbourne Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Greater Anglia ▸ Cheshunt (EN8 9AQ) ⁞ Broxbourne (EN10 7AW) ⁞ Waltham Cross (EN8 7LU) ⁞ Rye House (EN11 0EG)
- London Overground ▸ Theobalds Grove (EN8 7BG)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
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)
Population and Migration Trends in Broxbourne
This chart shows the population trend for Broxbourne from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Broxbourne can be found on the ONS statistics for Broxbourne.