Postcode Analysis Broxbourne, East of England

PORTLAND DRIVE, EN7 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND DRIVE, EN7 5DG.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

EN7 5DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EN7 5DG is a safe, established residential area on Portland Drive, 0.5km from Bury Green in Cheshunt. Administratively it sits within Rosedale and Bury Green ward and the Broxbourne constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EN7 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00118359 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN7 5DG. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EN7 5DG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Drugs6
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Bonneygrove Primary School

Good400 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

Requires Improvement1167 pupils0.4 km
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Goffs Academy

Good1540 pupils0.8 km
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Goffs - Churchgate Academy

Good545 pupils1.0 km
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Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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Andrews Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement218 pupils1.2 km
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Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School

Outstanding150 pupils1.4 km
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Burleigh Primary School

Good413 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Neptune Fish & Shish0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Olivers0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cheshunt Chemist0.6 km
  • Cromwell Food & Wine0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theobalds Grove1.8 km
  • Cheshunt2.5 km
  • Waltham Cross2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Beverley Gardens0.2 km
  • Bury Green Road0.3 km
  • Bonneygrove School0.3 km
  • Bury Green Road0.4 km
  • Tudor Avenue0.4 km