Borehamwood vs Brent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Borehamwood offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Borehamwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brent edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Brent
£681,000
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Brent
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Brent
97.1%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Brent
402
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Brent
72.8
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Brent
£37,842
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Borehamwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £565,322 versus £681,000 in Brent. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Brent it is a flat at £419,959.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Brent (£883,016 vs £476,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brent prices grew faster — 19% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Borehamwood (75.6 per 1,000) compared to Brent (90 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Brent 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Brent: 97.1% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Borehamwood.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 79 |
| Primary | 11 | 61 |
| Secondary | 3 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 97.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Borehamwood enjoy 403.4 Mbps on average, while Brent lags behind at 402.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 96.6% in Brent. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 73.1% in Brent.
Borehamwood is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (403 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brent is band C (score 72.8), ahead of Borehamwood's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £873 in Brent. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.9% in Brent.
Brent has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Borehamwood has a population of 39,760 while Brent has 340,866. Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £36,651 in Borehamwood. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 38.1 in Brent. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 60.4% in Brent.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 340,866 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £37,842.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 38.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 47.3% |
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