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Borehamwood Cowley Hill

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About

The Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward is located in the southern part of the town, forming a residential area adjacent to the A1(M) motorway. It is primarily characterised by housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, featuring a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The local landscape includes the green expanse of Aberford Park, which provides sports facilities and open space. This area functions as a commuter suburb with convenient road links to London and the wider region.

Within the ward, the distinctive shape of the former Shell Research Centre, with its prominent geodesic dome, is a notable local landmark on the skyline, though the site has been redeveloped for housing. Daily life centres on local shopping parades along Cowley Hill and the amenities of Aberford Park. The area is also home to a significant Orthodox Jewish community, with several synagogues and kosher businesses serving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Borehamwood Cowley Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.6% 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 9,506 people, with a population density of about 4,665.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Borehamwood Cowley Hill Population
9,506
Population density
4,665.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.39(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.35(+136%)
Public order
9.15(+79%)
Other theft
8.73(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.31(+31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,858
61.63%
Other White
1,284
13.51%
African
570
6%
Indian
401
4.22%
Other
292
3.07%
Total population: 9,505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,283
30.86%
No qualifications
1,603
21.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,051
14.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,002
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
858
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 7,397

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,300
34.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,054
28.3%
Owns outright
619
16.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
410
11.01%
Social rents from council
238
6.39%
Total households: 3,725

Property prices in Borehamwood Cowley Hill

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £481,250 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
Semi-Detached30£527,500
Flats21£300,000
Terraced21£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

WD65FR

Crown Road

WD61JU

Elstree Way

WD65AX

Thirsk Road

WD61BF

Thurston Way

WD65HD

Spring Close

WD64AW

Stretton Way

WD65HB

Brook Road

WD65EQ

Brook Road

WD65BP

Stapleton Road

WD65LH

Cowley Hill

WD64JB

Greenside

WD61TJ

Shenley Road

WD64BD

Berwick Road

WD61FY

Todd Close

WD65ED

Hornbeam Close

WD65HH

Brook Road

WD65LX

Stanborough Avenue

WD61FZ

Todd Close

WD65EY

Ranskill Road

WD65JW

Bradbury Close

WD69SD

Elstree Way

WD65QH

St Neots Close

WD69SU

Elstree Way

WD69ST

Elstree Way

WD64AZ

Berwick Road

WD61NF

Thurston Way

WD69SQ

Elstree Way

WD65ER

Warenford Way

WD64HP

Aycliffe Road

WD61FU

Holmesley Road

WD65HW

Grove Road

WD65QD

The Campions

WD65AL

Broughinge Road

WD64AF

Allerton Close

WD65HZ

Oddesey Road

WD69SH

Elstree Way

WD69SG

Elstree Way

WD65HL

Brook Road

WD65JR

Hartforde Road

WD65JU

Hartforde Road

WD64AG

Allerton Road

WD64BN

Morpeth Avenue

WD65DN

Clifton Way

WD64HS

Aycliffe Road

WD65ET

Ranskill Road

WD61TR

Thrift Farm Lane

WD64AQ

Allerton Road

WD65HY

Hartforde Road

WD65BJ

Ayot Path

WD61GD

Todd Close

WD65QL

Retford Close

WD61AB

Todd Close

WD69SN

Elstree Way

WD69SF

Elstree Way

WD65LW

Gateshead Road

WD64EX

Northgate Path

WD61WA

Elstree Way

WD65BU

Stilton Path

WD65LF

Cowley Hill

WD64AE

Allerton Road

WD65BL

Ayot Path

WD64HB

Aycliffe Road

WD64HA

Aycliffe Road

WD65AG

Delamere Road

WD69SR

Elstree Way

WD65EL

Borehamwood Cowley Hill

WD61TH

Shenley Road

WD61AN

Winter Walk

WD65JD

Oddesey Road

WD61GE

Tomblin Close

WD64EY

Torworth Road

WD65DL

Blyth Close

WD65HA

Brook Road

WD64EU

Torworth Road

WD69SA

Elstree Way

WD65LL

Gateshead Road

WD64EQ

Welham Close

WD65LR

Stanborough Avenue

WD65JS

Hartforde Road

WD64HT

Aycliffe Road

WD65JG

Alban Crescent

WD65BZ

Thirsk Road

WD64HW

Aycliffe Road

WD64HN

Buckton Road

WD65BA

Thirsk Road

WD64JE

Greenside

WD64BG

Berwick Road

WD64EA

Baldock Way

WD65QQ

Brampton Terrace

WD69SS

Elstree Way

WD65EJ

Warenford Way

WD64HY

Belford Road

WD65BS

Stapleton Road

WD65QP

Abbots Place

WD65HP

Grove Road

WD61JT

Elstree Way

WD61JY

Elstree Way

WD65AQ

Northfield Road

WD65HE

Brook Road

WD65EE

Gateshead Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.