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Living in Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon is one of the 278 areas Boroughly covers in London. Compare what homes actually sell for, how safe it ranks, everyday amenities and nearby alternatives before you visit.
At a glance: The recorded median sale price in Hoddesdon is £413k from 514 HM Land Registry sales in postcode district EN11. Estimated two-bedroom rent: £1,400/month. Boroughly's indicative strengths include green space (7/10) and schools (7/10).
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How Hoddesdon scores in Boroughly's model
Safety is ranked from police.uk recorded crime; the other six scores are indicative composites, not official crime rates, school league tables or verified local surveys. A 10/10 does not guarantee safety or a school place.
What the dataset lists locally
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House prices in Hoddesdon by property type
Every standard sale HM Land Registry recorded in postcode district EN11. Medians shown where there were at least 10 sales. See the full EN11 postcode page for sales by year and nearby postcodes.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £630,000 |
| Semi-detached | 145 | £447,500 |
| Terraced | 174 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 142 | £245,000 |
27.4% of sales were leasehold and 4.9% new builds. Middle half of all sales: £292,500 to £475,000.
Buying, renting and practical costs
| Buying | £413,000 — Land Registry postcode-district median; 21% below the mean of the areas Boroughly covers in London (not a published city benchmark) |
|---|---|
| Two-bed rent | £1,400 / month (Boroughly estimate) |
| Council tax, Band D | £2,350 / year (estimate) |
| Illustrative household income to borrow | ~£83k, assuming a 10% deposit and a 4.5× income mortgage — not lender advice |
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Questions about Hoddesdon
Is Hoddesdon a good area to live in?
That depends on your needs. In Boroughly's indicative model, its strongest dimensions include green space (7/10) and schools (7/10). Use these scores to shortlist, then check the specific streets yourself.
Is Hoddesdon safe?
Hoddesdon ranks 101 of 278 London areas Boroughly covers for recorded street crime (204 crimes within about a mile in 2026-09, police.uk), giving a relative safety score of 6.8/10. Counts are not adjusted for population or visitors, and streets vary, so check the police.uk crime map for the exact address.
What do homes in Hoddesdon cost?
The recorded median sale price in Hoddesdon is £413k from 514 HM Land Registry sales in postcode district EN11. A two-bedroom rental is estimated at £1,400 per month; this is not a live listing or an area-level rent observation.
How much is a house in Hoddesdon?
In postcode district EN11, detached homes sold for a median of £630,000 (53 sales); semi-detached homes sold for a median of £447,500 (145 sales); terraced homes sold for a median of £420,000 (174 sales); flats homes sold for a median of £245,000 (142 sales), according to HM Land Registry.
What areas are near Hoddesdon?
In the London dataset, the nearest area centres as the crow flies include Broxbourne (1.7 km away), Ware (5.5 km away), Hertford (5.8 km away), Cheshunt (6.8 km away). Road and public transport distances may be very different.