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Area guide · Broxbourne

Living in Goff's Oak

A snapshot of life in Goff's Oak, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Goff's Oak is a village in Broxbourne, East of England with a population of 3,976. The average house price is £441,723 and the overall crime rate is 69.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Goff's Oak ranks

Population

3,976

Avg House Price

£441,723

Crime Rate

69.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

446 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£34,733.5

Median Age

40.8

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Goff's Oak. The figures below are sourced from Cheshunt, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Goff's Oak's detached homes (£641,500) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£233,653).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Goff's Oak prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£355,810 → £441,723).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£641,500£640,00081
Semi-Detached£493,392£486,250144
Terraced£412,687£420,000195
Flat£233,653£240,00092

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Goff's Oak is 69.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Goff's Oak: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Woodside Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Goff's Oak averages 446 Mbps — 346% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Goff's Oak homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.4
% Rated C or Above64.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,064

Demographics & Economy

Population3,976
Median Age40.8
Median Household Income£34,733.5
Employment Rate58.3%
Owner Occupied60.5%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Goff's Oak?
The average house price in Goff's Oak is £441,723 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Goff's Oak?
The most affordable entry point in Goff's Oak is a flat, with an average price of £233,653.
Is Goff's Oak a safe place to live?
Goff's Oak has a recorded crime rate of 69.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Goff's Oak?
Goff's Oak has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Goff's Oak?
Average broadband download speeds in Goff's Oak are around 446 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.3% of premises.
How big is Goff's Oak?
Goff's Oak is a settlement in Broxbourne with a population of approximately 3,976.

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