Borehamwood vs Enfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Enfield offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Borehamwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Enfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Enfield
£481,868
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Enfield
85.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Enfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Enfield
445
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Enfield
69
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Enfield
£35,383
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Enfield is £481,868, which is 17% less than Borehamwood at £565,322. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Enfield it is a flat at £300,450.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Borehamwood (£1,169,236 vs £838,102).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borehamwood prices grew faster — -3% vs -14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Borehamwood (75.6 per 1,000) compared to Enfield (85.6 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Enfield 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 EnglandEnfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Borehamwood. Borehamwood has 14 schools in total, while Enfield has 89.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Enfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 89 schools (68 primary, 21 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Enfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 89 |
| Primary | 11 | 68 |
| Secondary | 3 | 21 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Enfield offers faster average downloads at 445.0 Mbps, compared to 403.4 Mbps in Borehamwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 96.8% in Enfield. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 86.6% in Enfield.
Enfield is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (445 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 69 (band C) in Enfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £1,064 in Enfield. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Enfield.
Borehamwood has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Borehamwood and £35,383 in Enfield. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 39.3 in Enfield. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 55.9% in Enfield. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 52.4% in Enfield.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Enfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 329,822 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 39.3 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £35,383 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 52.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 36.3% |
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