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Broxbourne motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in Broxbourne, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how Broxbourne compares with the East of England. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 51,706 +0.6% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 484 UK 441
- Battery electric cars 1,611 3.1% of cars (UK 5.4%)
- Electric share of private cars 2.5% 140th lowest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 156 153 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 4.6% UK 9.9%
How many cars are there in Broxbourne?
There were 51,706 licensed cars in Broxbourne at the end of March 2026, and 61,735 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 12.0% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 484 for every 1,000 residents, 177th lowest of 361 councils (UK 441).
Licensed vehicles in Broxbourne
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56,128 | 46,166 |
| 2011 | 56,232 | 46,823 |
| 2012 | 56,675 | 47,518 |
| 2013 | 56,819 | 47,949 |
| 2014 | 57,518 | 48,654 |
| 2015 | 58,496 | 49,449 |
| 2016 | 59,323 | 50,187 |
| 2017 | 59,827 | 50,654 |
| 2018 | 60,012 | 50,847 |
| 2019 | 60,421 | 51,207 |
| 2020 | 60,290 | 51,315 |
| 2021 | 59,138 | 50,533 |
| 2022 | 59,056 | 50,381 |
| 2023 | 59,392 | 50,492 |
| 2024 | 60,807 | 50,914 |
| 2025 | 61,387 | 51,384 |
| 2026 | 61,735 | 51,706 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Cars per 1,000 residents
All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.
| Year | Broxbourne | East of England | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 501 | 503 | – |
| 2012 | 501 | 502 | – |
| 2013 | 506 | 505 | – |
| 2014 | 508 | 524 | – |
| 2015 | 510 | 529 | 473 |
| 2016 | 512 | 537 | 480 |
| 2017 | 518 | 544 | 488 |
| 2018 | 518 | 542 | 490 |
| 2019 | 520 | 541 | 493 |
| 2020 | 511 | 536 | 489 |
| 2021 | 512 | 539 | 493 |
| 2022 | 509 | 532 | 489 |
| 2023 | 503 | 529 | 489 |
| 2024 | 502 | 531 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in Broxbourne
65.1% of cars in Broxbourne run on petrol and 20.4% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 32.3% in 2018. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 8.7%, and cars that plug in 5.4%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel mix over time
Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.9% | 20.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 77.3% | 22.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 75.9% | 23.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 74.0% | 25.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 72.0% | 27.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 70.5% | 28.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 68.7% | 30.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 67.4% | 31.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 66.4% | 32.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 66.5% | 31.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 66.8% | 31.2% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 66.7% | 30.5% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 67.2% | 28.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 67.7% | 26.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 68.0% | 23.9% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 66.9% | 22.1% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| 2026 | 65.1% | 20.4% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Electric cars in Broxbourne
1,611 battery electric cars were licensed in Broxbourne at the end of March 2026, 3.1% of all cars, 128th lowest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 2,778 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 1,162.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 2.5% are battery electric (1,255 cars), 20th lowest of 45 councils in the East of England. Companies keep 22.1% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 4.6% of its cars overall. There are also 111 battery electric vans.
Battery electric share of licensed cars
End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.
| Year | Broxbourne | East of England | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 1.5% | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| 2026 | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in Broxbourne
There were 156 public chargers in Broxbourne on 1 July 2026, 50 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 153 for every 100,000 residents, 157th highest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count rose 9.9% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 14.8 privately kept plug-in cars in Broxbourne (UK 11.9), 167th fewest of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.
Public chargers
| Date | All public chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 142 | 42 |
| Apr 2026 | 151 | 46 |
| Jul 2026 | 156 | 50 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne | 153 | 49 |
| Hertfordshire | 208 | 57 |
| East of England | 150 | 49 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
Broxbourne has 13 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 2.2% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 4.2%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne 007 | 5,047 | 212 | 4.2% | |
| Broxbourne 004 | 3,987 | 149 | 3.7% | |
| Broxbourne 006 | 4,591 | 118 | 2.6% | |
| Broxbourne 011 | 3,747 | 94 | 2.5% | |
| Broxbourne 003 | 4,580 | 109 | 2.4% | |
| Broxbourne 001 | 4,400 | 97 | 2.2% | |
| Broxbourne 005 | 5,414 | 121 | 2.2% | |
| Broxbourne 012 | 3,870 | 73 | 1.9% | |
| Broxbourne 002 | 4,376 | 78 | 1.8% | |
| Broxbourne 008 | 4,071 | 75 | 1.8% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| Broxbourne 013 | 3,546 | 59 | 1.7% | |
| Broxbourne 010 | 4,061 | 73 | 1.8% | |
| Broxbourne 009 | 3,312 | 58 | 1.8% | |
| Broxbourne 008 | 4,071 | 75 | 1.8% | |
| Broxbourne 002 | 4,376 | 78 | 1.8% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of March 2026.
Road traffic and collisions in Broxbourne
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 120 | 13 |
| 2022 | 144 | 29 |
| 2023 | 155 | 27 |
| 2024 | 144 | 17 |
| 2025 | 128 | 35 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in Broxbourne
Unleaded petrol averages 177.5p a litre across 9 filling stations in Broxbourne, 5.8p above the UK average. Diesel averages 198.7p, 4.1p above the UK average. Prices checked 16 Sept, 16:47.
Cheapest petrol
- Tesco Cheshunt Extra Waltham Cross 174.9p
- EG Hoddesdon Hoddesdon 174.9p
- Texaco Broxbourne Service Station Broxbourne 175.9p
How Broxbourne compares
| Broxbourne | 484 | 3.1% | 153 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | 485 | 4.3% | 208 |
| East of England | 497 | 5.2% | 150 |
| England | 437 | 5.8% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 441 | 5.4% | 175 |
Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of March 2026.
Councils in Hertfordshire
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Hertsmere | 467 | 5.4% | 229 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 500 | 5.4% | 111 |
| Three Rivers | 511 | 4.8% | 161 |
| North Hertfordshire | 512 | 4.4% | 117 |
| East Hertfordshire | 526 | 4.1% | 135 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 455 | 4.1% | 350 |
| Dacorum | 505 | 3.9% | 159 |
| Watford | 397 | 3.9% | 563 |
| Broxbourne | 484 | 3.1% | 153 |
| Stevenage | 449 | 2.8% | 194 |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 61,735 licensed vehicles in Broxbourne | 15 September 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 3,052 plug-in vehicles | 15 September 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 15 September 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 15 September 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 15 September 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in Broxbourne run from the end of 2009.
- Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
- Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
- Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
- Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.