Berkhamsted vs Bovingdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bovingdon offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Bovingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bovingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Bovingdon
£600,951
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Bovingdon
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Bovingdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Bovingdon
425.5
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Bovingdon
70.5
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Bovingdon
£37,945
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bovingdon is £600,951, which is 27% less than Berkhamsted at £761,843. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Bovingdon it is a flat at £240,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Berkhamsted (£369,950 vs £240,150).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berkhamsted prices grew faster — 23% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 68.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bovingdon is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Berkhamsted's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Bovingdon 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 EnglandBovingdon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 62.5% in Berkhamsted. Berkhamsted has 8 schools in total, while Bovingdon has 1.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bovingdon offers faster average downloads at 425.5 Mbps, compared to 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 96.5% in Bovingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 81.8% in Bovingdon.
Bovingdon is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (426 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Berkhamsted are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Bovingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,253 in Bovingdon. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.7% in Bovingdon.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 42.7 in Bovingdon. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62.6% in Bovingdon. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 68.6% in Bovingdon.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 5,313 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £37,944.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 44.5% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Berkhamsted and Bovingdon?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Berkhamsted or Bovingdon?
Is Berkhamsted or Bovingdon safer?
Which has better schools, Berkhamsted or Bovingdon?
Which has faster broadband, Berkhamsted or Bovingdon?
Keep exploring