Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Broxbourne: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around EN8 8DH.
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?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 44 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hurst Drive Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
29crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 29 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 19.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NITI PHARMACY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 10 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 26.1 ha total
- largest park 12.5 ha (0.41 mi away)
Nearest: Holmesdale Tunnel Open Space — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 21 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Iceland Waltham Cross — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EN8 8DH.
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 EN8.
Average sold price by property type across the EN8 district, 2021–2026.
About EN8 8DH
EN8 8DH scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Iceland Waltham Cross 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EN8 8DH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,181 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 high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 44 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is Hurst Drive Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 29 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NITI PHARMACY, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is CHESHUNT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
