Borehamwood vs Camden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Borehamwood wins on house prices with a 48% gap. Borehamwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Camden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Camden
£1,089,351
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Camden
179.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Camden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Camden
438.1
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Camden
70.4
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Camden
£43,650
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Camden commands an average of £1,089,351, compared with £565,322 in Borehamwood – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Camden it is a flat at £693,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 91% pricier in Camden (£13,350,000 vs £1,169,236).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borehamwood prices grew faster — -3% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Borehamwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.6 per 1,000 versus 179.6 per 1,000 in Camden. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Camden 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 Camden, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Borehamwood. There are 14 schools in Borehamwood and 48 in Camden.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Camden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 48 schools (38 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 48 |
| Primary | 11 | 38 |
| Secondary | 3 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.1 Mbps in Camden and 403.4 Mbps in Borehamwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 94.2% in Camden. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 85.9% in Camden.
Camden is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (438 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Borehamwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Camden averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £975 in Camden. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Camden.
Camden has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,649.5 in Camden and £36,651 in Borehamwood. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 39 in Camden. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 28.5% in Camden. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 57.5% in Camden.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 209,342 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £43,649.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 28.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 57.5% |
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