Bovingdon vs Brookmans Park
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bovingdon wins on house prices with a 44% gap. Bovingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bovingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovingdon
£600,951
Brookmans Park
£1,065,170
Crime Rate
Bovingdon
68.7
Brookmans Park
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovingdon
100.0%
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovingdon
425.5
Brookmans Park
329.2
EPC Rating
Bovingdon
70.5
Brookmans Park
72.7
Median Income
Bovingdon
£37,945
Brookmans Park
£37,852
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Brookmans Park commands an average of £1,065,170, compared with £600,951 in Bovingdon – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Bovingdon is a flat at £240,150, while in Brookmans Park it is a flat at £525,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Brookmans Park (£525,000 vs £240,150).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovingdon prices grew faster — 23% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bovingdon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68.7 per 1,000 versus 78.8 per 1,000 in Brookmans Park. The most common crime category in Bovingdon is violent-crime, while in Brookmans Park 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 Bovingdon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brookmans Park. There are 1 schools in Bovingdon and 2 in Brookmans Park.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovingdon | Brookmans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.5 Mbps in Bovingdon and 329.2 Mbps in Brookmans Park. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bovingdon and 87.5% in Brookmans Park. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Bovingdon and 59.6% in Brookmans Park.
Bovingdon is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (426 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brookmans Park, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Bovingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Bovingdon and £1,136 in Brookmans Park. 64.7% of homes in Bovingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.5% in Brookmans Park.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £37,852 in Brookmans Park. The median age is 42.7 in Bovingdon and 42.1 in Brookmans Park. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Bovingdon and 61.4% in Brookmans Park. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bovingdon versus 63% in Brookmans Park. Bovingdon has a population of 5,313 and Brookmans Park has 4,033.
| Indicator | Bovingdon | Brookmans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,313 | 4,033 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,944.7 | £37,852 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 61.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 38% |
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