Berkhamsted vs Borehamwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Borehamwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. Berkhamsted has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Borehamwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Borehamwood
£565,322
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Borehamwood
75.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Borehamwood
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Borehamwood
403.4
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Borehamwood
71.4
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Borehamwood
£36,651
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Berkhamsted commands an average of £761,843, compared with £565,322 in Borehamwood – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Borehamwood it is a flat at £303,945.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Berkhamsted (£637,990 vs £476,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berkhamsted prices grew faster — 23% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBerkhamsted has a crime rate of 69 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Borehamwood at 75.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted 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 East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Borehamwood, where 88.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Berkhamsted. There are 8 schools in Berkhamsted and 14 in Borehamwood.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 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 | Berkhamsted | Borehamwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 14 |
| Primary | 7 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 403.4 Mbps in Borehamwood and 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 95.4% in Borehamwood. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 74.4% in Borehamwood.
Borehamwood is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (403 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Berkhamsted, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Borehamwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,118 in Borehamwood. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Borehamwood.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Borehamwood and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 41.5 in Borehamwood. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 60.7% in Borehamwood. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 58.5% in Borehamwood. Berkhamsted has a population of 21,236 and Borehamwood has 39,760.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Borehamwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 39,760 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £36,651 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 58.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 44.3% |
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