Broxbourne vs Hertsmere
A side-by-side comparison of the Broxbourne and Hertsmerelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Hertsmere is the more populous; council tax is lower in Broxbourne; Hertsmere has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Broxbourne | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,007 | 107,827 |
| Density | 1,925/km² | 1,066/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 2% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,306 | £2,406 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 80% | 89% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 20% |
| Aged 16–64 | 63% | 62% |
| Aged 65+ | 17% | 18% |