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Borehamwood Cowley Hill

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About

Cowley Hill sits on the northern side of Borehamwood in the Hertsmere borough (WD6). The area is mainly residential, with a mix of semi-detached houses, terraced streets and some council properties. Local shopping parades and takeaways line Shenley Road and Cowley Hill Road, while a community centre and churches provide meeting space for groups and activities. Bus services run through the area, linking residents to Borehamwood town centre and the railway station.

The hill itself creates a clear change in level across the neighbourhood, so several streets step up from the railway cutting and offer longer sightlines to the north. Small green spaces and playgrounds are scattered between estates and connected by footpaths used by schoolchildren and commuters. Community gardens, local allotments and regular street-level events appear on noticeboards and social pages, reflecting an active local network of residents and clubs within Hertsmere.

Area overview

On average Borehamwood Cowley Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £56,359 per year. There are 4 schools in Borehamwood Cowley Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Borehamwood Cowley Hill is home to around 10,214 people, with a population density of about 4,814.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Borehamwood Cowley Hill Population
10,214
Population density
4,814.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.32(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.51(+138%)
Shoplifting
8.71(+23%)
Public order
8.62(+66%)
Other theft
8.42(+51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,129
60.01%
Other White
1,457
14.26%
African
622
6.09%
Indian
447
4.38%
Other
318
3.11%
Total population: 10,214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,540
31.92%
No qualifications
1,689
21.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,113
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,077
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
898
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 7,958

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,369
33.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,140
28%
Owns outright
647
15.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
555
13.63%
Social rents from council
246
6.04%
Total households: 4,072

Property prices in Borehamwood Cowley Hill

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Borehamwood Cowley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,045,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Borehamwood Cowley Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Borehamwood Cowley Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£675,000
Flats24£292,500
Semi-Detached24£522,500
Terraced18£500,000

10 years median price trend in Borehamwood Cowley Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borehamwood Cowley Hill.

All postcodes in Borehamwood Cowley Hill

WD61TN

Shenley Road

WD64DZ

Aycliffe Road

WD65AG

Delamere Road

WD65HY

Hartforde Road

WD61BL

Borehamwood Brookmeadow

WD65BE

Walshford Way

WD65RH

Aberford Road

WD61FY

Todd Close

WD61TF

Shenley Road

WD65QJ

Sawtry Way

WD64AL

Castleford Close

WD64HB

Aycliffe Road

WD65AF

Northfield Road

WD65DY

Grove Road

WD65DZ

Gateshead Road

WD65EH

Brook Road

WD65QH

St Neots Close

WD61FU

Holmesley Road

WD64AU

Aycliffe Road

WD65QG

The Campions

WD61JQ

Hertshill Gardens

WD64AE

Allerton Road

WD65AU

Reston Path

WD65ER

Warenford Way

WD65JS

Hartforde Road

WD61TR

Thrift Farm Lane

WD64HX

Aycliffe Road

WD65BJ

Ayot Path

WD65HT

Grove Road

WD65HX

Hartforde Road

WD65QE

The Campions

WD64AP

Stretton Way

WD65ED

Hornbeam Close

WD65JB

Caishowe Road

WD65JL

Crown Road

WD65LS

Stanborough Avenue

WD65QF

The Campions

WD61GH

Ark Avenue

WD64EX

Northgate Path

WD65HG

Brook Road

WD61AZ

Nicholas Hawksmoor Drive

WD61SE

Lowen Close

WD65AY

Thirsk Road

WD65HE

Brook Road

WD65LP

Stanborough Avenue

WD65BL

Ayot Path

WD65JE

Crown Road

WD69SR

Elstree Way

WD65DL

Blyth Close

WD65HB

Brook Road

WD65QP

Abbots Place

WD61FZ

Todd Close

WD64DU

Leeming Road

WD64EG

Aycliffe Road

WD65FR

Crown Road

WD65HR

Grove Road

WD61PS

Eldon Avenue

WD61WN

Borehamwood Cowley Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.