Broxbourne

High earnings potential meets a steep cost of living in Broxbourne. While weekly pay is strong at £900.90, well above the regional median, residents face a significant housing burden with a house price to income multiple of 9.2x. Renting is similarly demanding, consuming 42.2% of gross median earnings. These costs are reflected in the local market, where house prices are higher than 78% of England authorities. On the positive side, the area offers excellent educational infrastructure, with 96.5% of pupils in Good or Outstanding schools, the highest share in the region. Broxbourne is a viable choice for high-earning professionals who prioritise school quality, provided they are prepared to commit a large share of their income to housing.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.