Borehamwood vs Ware
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ware offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Ware has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ware edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borehamwood
£565,322
Ware
£497,581
Crime Rate
Borehamwood
75.6
Ware
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borehamwood
88.9%
Ware
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borehamwood
403.4
Ware
374.1
EPC Rating
Borehamwood
71.4
Ware
73.5
Median Income
Borehamwood
£36,651
Ware
£39,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Ware is £497,581, which is 14% less than Borehamwood at £565,322. The most affordable entry point in Borehamwood is a flat at £303,945, while in Ware it is a flat at £243,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Borehamwood (£1,169,236 vs £824,956).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ware prices grew faster — 11% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 51.8 offences per 1,000 people, Ware is the safer of the two – 46% lower than Borehamwood's 75.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Borehamwood is violent-crime, while in Ware 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 EnglandWare has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Borehamwood. Borehamwood has 14 schools in total, while Ware has 9.
Borehamwood School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ware School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borehamwood | Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 9 |
| Primary | 11 | 7 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Borehamwood offers faster average downloads at 403.4 Mbps, compared to 374.1 Mbps in Ware. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Borehamwood and 91.7% in Ware. Gigabit availability stands at 74.4% in Borehamwood and 69.5% in Ware.
Borehamwood is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (403 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ware 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 Ware. 67.7% of homes in Borehamwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Ware.
Ware 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 Ware and £36,651 in Borehamwood. The median age is 41.5 in Borehamwood and 43.3 in Ware. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Borehamwood and 63.2% in Ware. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Borehamwood versus 69.3% in Ware.
| Indicator | Borehamwood | Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,760 | 19,631 |
| 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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