Borehamwood vs Goff's Oak

At £441,723, Goff's Oak undercuts Borehamwood (£565,322) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Goff's Oak it is a flat at £233,653.

Residents of Goff's Oak experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.9 per 1,000 versus 75.6 per 1,000 in Borehamwood. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Goff's Oak it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 14 schools in Borehamwood, 88.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Goff's Oak, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Goff's Oak averages 446.1 Mbps – ahead of Borehamwood's 403.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 94.3% in Goff's Oak. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 86.8% in Goff's Oak.

→Goff's Oak is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (446 vs 403 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Borehamwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Goff's Oak averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £1,064 in Goff's Oak. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Goff's Oak.

→Borehamwood has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,651 in Borehamwood and £34,733.5 in Goff's Oak. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 40.8 in Goff's Oak. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 60.5% in Goff's Oak. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 58.3% in Goff's Oak.

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