Amersham vs Borehamwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Borehamwood wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Borehamwood
£565,322
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Borehamwood
75.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Borehamwood
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Borehamwood
403.4
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Borehamwood
71.4
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Borehamwood
£36,651
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £565,322, Borehamwood undercuts Amersham (£743,166) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Borehamwood it is a flat at £303,945.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £476,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Amersham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 75.6 per 1,000 in Borehamwood. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Borehamwood it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 9 schools in Amersham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Borehamwood, which has 14 schools, the figure is 88.9%.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Borehamwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 14 |
| Primary | 7 | 11 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amersham averages 428.1 Mbps – ahead of Borehamwood's 403.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 95.4% in Borehamwood. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 74.4% in Borehamwood.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (428 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Borehamwood, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,118 in Borehamwood. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Borehamwood.
Borehamwood has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Borehamwood and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 41.5 in Borehamwood. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 60.7% in Borehamwood. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 58.5% in Borehamwood. Amersham has a population of 17,377 and Borehamwood has 39,760.
| Indicator | Amersham | Borehamwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 39,760 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,651 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 58.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 44.3% |
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