Borehamwood vs Knebworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Knebworth wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Knebworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Knebworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Knebworth
£565,311
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Knebworth
50.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Knebworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Knebworth
328
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Knebworth
72.2
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Knebworth
£38,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Borehamwood commands an average of £565,322, compared with £565,311 in Knebworth – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Knebworth it is a flat at £251,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Borehamwood (£1,169,236 vs £783,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knebworth prices grew faster — 22% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Knebworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.1 per 1,000 versus 75.6 per 1,000 in Borehamwood. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Knebworth 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Knebworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Borehamwood. There are 14 schools in Borehamwood and 1 in Knebworth.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knebworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 403.4 Mbps in Borehamwood and 328.0 Mbps in Knebworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 95.7% in Knebworth. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 59.5% in Knebworth.
Borehamwood is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (403 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Knebworth, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Borehamwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £1,136 in Knebworth. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.9% in Knebworth.
Knebworth has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,188.3 in Knebworth and £36,651 in Borehamwood. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 42.8 in Knebworth. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 61.7% in Knebworth. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 63.6% in Knebworth. Borehamwood has a population of 39,760 and Knebworth has 4,191.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 4,191 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £38,188.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 39.1% |
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