Crap Towns / Broxbourne / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Broxbourne?
In the Broxbourne council area, 361 homes had stood empty for more than six months on 6 October 2025: 0.84% of all homes, 28% lower than England's 1.17%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2013 | 92 | 0.23% | 0.93% |
| October 2014 | 129 | 0.33% | 0.88% |
| October 2015 | 132 | 0.33% | 0.86% |
| October 2016 | 176 | 0.44% | 0.84% |
| October 2017 | 170 | 0.42% | 0.86% |
| October 2018 | 205 | 0.51% | 0.89% |
| October 2019 | 265 | 0.65% | 0.92% |
| October 2020 | 251 | 0.61% | 1.09% |
| October 2021 | 226 | 0.55% | 0.95% |
| October 2022 | 184 | 0.44% | 0.99% |
| October 2023 | 242 | 0.57% | 1.03% |
| October 2024 | 270 | 0.63% | 1.03% |
| October 2025 | 361 | 0.84% | 1.17% |
| Council | % of homes empty, October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Enfield | 1.48% |
| Hertsmere | 1.47% |
| Harlow | 1.16% |
| Epping Forest | 1.12% |
| Waltham Forest | 1.02% |
| East Hertfordshire | 0.90% |
| Broxbourne | 0.84% |
| Across England | 1.17% |