Borehamwood vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Borehamwood is about 14% cheaper on average. Borehamwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, City And County Of The City Of London edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Borehamwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £565,322 versus £660,000 in City And County Of The City Of London.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Borehamwood (75.6 per 1,000) compared to City And County Of The City Of London (573.4 per 1,000), a 658% difference. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Borehamwood's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours City And County Of The City Of London: 100% 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.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Borehamwood enjoy 403.4 Mbps on average, while City And County Of The City Of London lags behind at 62.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Borehamwood is the faster of the two by 551% on average download speed (403 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in City And County Of The City Of London is band C (score 72.9), ahead of Borehamwood's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Borehamwood has a population of 39,760 while City And County Of The City Of London has 7,820. Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £36,651 in Borehamwood. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 58.4% |
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