Borehamwood vs Bushey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Borehamwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Bushey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bushey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Bushey
£633,758
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Bushey
75.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Bushey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Bushey
426.2
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Bushey
70.8
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Bushey
£35,126
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bushey commands an average of £633,758, compared with £565,322 in Borehamwood – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Bushey it is a flat at £359,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Bushey (£359,714 vs £303,945).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bushey prices grew faster — 7% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBushey has a crime rate of 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Borehamwood at 75.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Bushey 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 Bushey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Borehamwood. There are 14 schools in Borehamwood and 12 in Bushey.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bushey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 12 |
| Primary | 11 | 9 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Bushey and 403.4 Mbps in Borehamwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 98.3% in Bushey. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 81.9% in Bushey.
Bushey is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (426 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Borehamwood, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bushey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £1,076 in Bushey. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Bushey.
Borehamwood has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Borehamwood and £35,125.7 in Bushey. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 40.7 in Bushey. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 62% in Bushey. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 59.4% in Bushey. Borehamwood has a population of 39,760 and Bushey has 27,994.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 27,994 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £35,125.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 41.9% |
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