Bovingdon vs Hatfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hatfield wins on house prices with a 51% gap. Bovingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bovingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovingdon
£600,951
Hatfield
£397,624
Crime Rate
Bovingdon
68.7
Hatfield
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovingdon
100.0%
Hatfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovingdon
425.5
Hatfield
437.7
EPC Rating
Bovingdon
70.5
Hatfield
71.9
Median Income
Bovingdon
£37,945
Hatfield
£36,249
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bovingdon commands an average of £600,951, compared with £397,624 in Hatfield – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Bovingdon is a flat at £240,150, while in Hatfield it is a flat at £231,119.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 114% pricier in Bovingdon (£958,084 vs £448,543).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovingdon prices grew faster — 23% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bovingdon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68.7 per 1,000 versus 79.2 per 1,000 in Hatfield. The most common crime category in Bovingdon is violent-crime, while in Hatfield 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 Hatfield. There are 1 schools in Bovingdon and 10 in Hatfield.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovingdon | Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 437.7 Mbps in Hatfield and 425.5 Mbps in Bovingdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bovingdon and 97.2% in Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Bovingdon and 82.9% in Hatfield.
Hatfield is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (438 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hatfield, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Bovingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Bovingdon and £1,110 in Hatfield. 64.7% of homes in Bovingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.6% in Hatfield.
Hatfield has more energy-efficient housing — 73.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £36,249 in Hatfield. The median age is 42.7 in Bovingdon and 40.9 in Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Bovingdon and 59.6% in Hatfield. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bovingdon versus 56.6% in Hatfield. Bovingdon has a population of 5,313 and Hatfield has 41,561.
| Indicator | Bovingdon | Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,313 | 41,561 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,944.7 | £36,249 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 59.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 37.3% |
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