Borehamwood vs Lower Nazeing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Lower Nazeing is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. Lower Nazeing has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lower Nazeing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Lower Nazeing
£410,404
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Lower Nazeing
64.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Lower Nazeing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Lower Nazeing
432.9
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Lower Nazeing
70.2
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Lower Nazeing
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Borehamwood commands an average of £565,322, compared with £410,404 in Lower Nazeing – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Lower Nazeing it is a flat at £232,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 74% pricier in Borehamwood (£1,169,236 vs £672,906).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lower Nazeing prices grew faster — 6% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandLower Nazeing has a crime rate of 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Borehamwood at 75.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Lower Nazeing 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 Lower Nazeing, 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 Lower Nazeing.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lower Nazeing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Lower Nazeing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.9 Mbps in Lower Nazeing and 403.4 Mbps in Borehamwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 97.6% in Lower Nazeing. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 81.9% in Lower Nazeing.
Lower Nazeing is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (433 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Borehamwood, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Lower Nazeing. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £1,139 in Lower Nazeing. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Lower Nazeing.
Borehamwood has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Borehamwood and £35,194.7 in Lower Nazeing. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 41.9 in Lower Nazeing. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 58.9% in Lower Nazeing. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 63.5% in Lower Nazeing. Borehamwood has a population of 39,760 and Lower Nazeing has 3,631.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Lower Nazeing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 3,631 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £35,194.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 32% |
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