Borehamwood vs City of Westminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Borehamwood offers lower property prices by roughly 61%. Borehamwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, City Of Westminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
City of Westminster
£1,433,225
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
City of Westminster
379.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
City of Westminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
City of Westminster
413.1
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
City of Westminster
71.2
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
City of Westminster
£42,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Borehamwood is £565,322, which is 61% less than City Of Westminster at £1,433,225. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in City Of Westminster it is a flat at £1,040,782.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 95% pricier in City Of Westminster (£21,788,318 vs £1,169,236).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, City Of Westminster prices grew faster — 11% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 75.6 offences per 1,000 people, Borehamwood is the safer of the two – 402% lower than City Of Westminster's 379.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in City Of Westminster it is theft-from-the-person.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Borehamwood's most common crime is violent crime; in City Of Westminster it's theft from person.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandCity Of Westminster has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Borehamwood. Borehamwood has 14 schools in total, while City Of Westminster has 43.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City of Westminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 43 schools (33 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | City of Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 43 |
| Primary | 11 | 33 |
| Secondary | 3 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
City Of Westminster offers faster average downloads at 413.1 Mbps, compared to 403.4 Mbps in Borehamwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 93.7% in City Of Westminster. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 78.5% in City Of Westminster.
City Of Westminster is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (413 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Borehamwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in City Of Westminster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £957 in City Of Westminster. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in City Of Westminster.
City Of Westminster has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £42,113.7 in City Of Westminster and £36,651 in Borehamwood. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 39.9 in City Of Westminster. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 57.7% in City Of Westminster. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 35.1% in City Of Westminster.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | City of Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 203,262 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £42,113.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 35.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 53.8% |
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