Borehamwood vs Hatfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hatfield is about 42% cheaper on average. Borehamwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hatfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Hatfield
£397,624
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Hatfield
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Hatfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Hatfield
437.7
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Hatfield
71.9
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Hatfield
£36,249
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hatfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £397,624 versus £565,322 in Borehamwood. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Hatfield it is a flat at £231,119.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 161% pricier in Borehamwood (£1,169,236 vs £448,543).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borehamwood prices grew faster — -3% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Borehamwood (75.6 per 1,000) compared to Hatfield (79.2 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Hatfield 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Hatfield: 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.
Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 10 |
| Primary | 11 | 8 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hatfield enjoy 437.7 Mbps on average, while Borehamwood lags behind at 403.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 97.2% in Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 82.9% in Hatfield.
Hatfield is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (438 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hatfield is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Borehamwood's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £1,110 in Hatfield. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.6% in Hatfield.
Hatfield has more energy-efficient housing — 73.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Borehamwood has a population of 39,760 while Hatfield has 41,561. Median household income is £36,651 in Borehamwood and £36,249 in Hatfield. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 40.9 in Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 59.6% in Hatfield.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 41,561 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £36,249 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 59.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 37.3% |
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