Borehamwood vs Stanstead Abbotts
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stanstead Abbotts is about 20% cheaper on average. Stanstead Abbotts has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stanstead Abbotts edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Stanstead Abbotts
£470,442
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Stanstead Abbotts
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Stanstead Abbotts
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Stanstead Abbotts
374.1
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Stanstead Abbotts
73.5
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Stanstead Abbotts
£39,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Stanstead Abbotts is £470,442, which is 20% less than Borehamwood at £565,322. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Stanstead Abbotts it is a flat at £248,198.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 79% pricier in Borehamwood (£1,169,236 vs £652,281).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanstead Abbotts prices grew faster — 31% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Stanstead Abbotts (51.4 per 1,000) compared to Borehamwood (75.6 per 1,000), a 47% difference. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Stanstead Abbotts 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 EnglandStanstead Abbotts has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Borehamwood. Borehamwood has 14 schools in total, while Stanstead Abbotts has 1.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanstead Abbotts School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Stanstead Abbotts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Borehamwood offers faster average downloads at 403.4 Mbps, compared to 374.1 Mbps in Stanstead Abbotts. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 91.7% in Stanstead Abbotts. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 69.5% in Stanstead Abbotts.
Borehamwood is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (403 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stanstead Abbotts are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Borehamwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Borehamwood and £1,162 in Stanstead Abbotts. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Stanstead Abbotts.
Stanstead Abbotts has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,455 in Stanstead Abbotts and £36,651 in Borehamwood. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 43.3 in Stanstead Abbotts. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 63.2% in Stanstead Abbotts. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 69.3% in Stanstead Abbotts.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Stanstead Abbotts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 3,754 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £39,455 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 69.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 38.6% |
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