Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Broxbourne: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around EN7 5NR.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 10 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
2crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CUFFLEY AND GOFFS OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.9 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 11 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
3green spaces
- 2.9 ha total
- largest park 2.5 ha (0.44 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.33 ha) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
- 6 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, The Southern Co-operative
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Goffs Oak — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EN7 5NR.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in EN7.
Average sold price by property type across the EN7 district, 2021–2026.
About EN7 5NR
EN7 5NR scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EN7 5NR is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 31,434 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CUFFLEY AND GOFFS OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
