Area guide · Dacorum

Living in Bovingdon

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

At a glance

Bovingdon is a village in Dacorum, East of England with a population of 5,313. The average house price is £600,951 and the overall crime rate is 68.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bovingdon ranks

Population

5,313

Avg House Price

£600,951

Crime Rate

68.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

426 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,944.7

Median Age

42.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bovingdon's detached homes (£958,084) command roughly 4.0× the price of a flat (£240,150).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bovingdon prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£489,046 → £600,951).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£958,084	£831,500	16
Semi-Detached	£571,594	£550,000	32
Terraced	£452,821	£425,000	14
Flat	£240,150	£233,750	10

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bovingdon is 68.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bovingdon: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bovingdon Primary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bovingdon averages 426 Mbps — 326% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bovingdon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.5
% Rated C or Above	64.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,253

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,313
Median Age	42.7
Median Household Income	£37,944.7
Employment Rate	62.6%
Owner Occupied	68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	44.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bovingdon?

The average house price in Bovingdon is £600,951 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bovingdon?

The most affordable entry point in Bovingdon is a flat, with an average price of £240,150.

Is Bovingdon a safe place to live?

Bovingdon has a recorded crime rate of 68.7 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 Bovingdon?

Bovingdon has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bovingdon?

Average broadband download speeds in Bovingdon are around 426 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.5% of premises.

How big is Bovingdon?

Bovingdon is a settlement in Dacorum with a population of approximately 5,313.

Most compared with

How does Bovingdon stack up against its neighbours?

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Bovingdon

House price: £585,382 · £600,951
Crime rate: 52.1 · 68.7
Distance: 4.2 mi

Amersham

Bovingdon

House price: £743,166 · £600,951
Crime rate: 59.2 · 68.7
Distance: 4.4 mi

Aston Clinton

Bovingdon

House price: £588,817 · £600,951
Crime rate: 59.2 · 68.7
Distance: 9.8 mi

Aylesbury

Bovingdon

House price: £388,153 · £600,951
Crime rate: 59.2 · 68.7
Distance: 13.7 mi

Beaconsfield

Bovingdon

House price: £1,233,089 · £600,951
Crime rate: 59.2 · 68.7
Distance: 9.1 mi

Berkhamsted

Bovingdon

House price: £761,843 · £600,951
Crime rate: 69 · 68.7
Distance: 3.3 mi

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