Borehamwood vs Cheshunt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cheshunt wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Cheshunt has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Borehamwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Cheshunt
£441,723
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Cheshunt
70.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Cheshunt
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Cheshunt
450.8
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Cheshunt
70.2
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Cheshunt
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Borehamwood commands an average of £565,322, compared with £441,723 in Cheshunt – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Cheshunt it is a flat at £233,653.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 82% pricier in Borehamwood (£1,169,236 vs £641,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheshunt prices grew faster — 24% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cheshunt experience less crime overall, with a rate of 70.2 per 1,000 versus 75.6 per 1,000 in Borehamwood. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Cheshunt 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 85.7% in Cheshunt. There are 14 schools in Borehamwood and 17 in Cheshunt.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheshunt School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 17 |
| Primary | 11 | 13 |
| Secondary | 3 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.8 Mbps in Cheshunt and 403.4 Mbps in Borehamwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 98.6% in Cheshunt. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 85.1% in Cheshunt.
Cheshunt is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (451 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Borehamwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Cheshunt averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £1,139 in Cheshunt. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Cheshunt.
Borehamwood has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Borehamwood and £35,194.7 in Cheshunt. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 41.9 in Cheshunt. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 63.5% in Cheshunt. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 58.9% in Cheshunt.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 43,694 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £35,194.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 32% |
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