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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 104 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
104
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
54.07(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.56(+156%)
Shoplifting
9.36(+32%)
Public order
9.26(+78%)
Other theft
9.05(+63%)
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £488,750 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
Flats15£295,000
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

WD65AD

Edulf Road

WD65EF

Gateshead Road

WD65ES

Warenford Way

WD64AQ

Allerton Road

WD65AJ

Brodewater Road

WD65HN

Grove Road

WD65LN

Gateshead Road

WD69SN

Elstree Way

WD61TG

Shenley Road

WD64HR

Aycliffe Road

WD65AB

Edulf Road

WD65EE

Gateshead Road

WD65EN

Warenford Way

WD65HZ

Oddesey Road

WD61NF

Thurston Way

WD61WA

Elstree Way

WD61AS

Ark Avenue

WD65JQ

Crown Road

WD61FT

Todd Close

WD61TJ

Shenley Road

WD64BF

Allerton Road

WD65BG

Walshford Way

WD65LY

Stanborough Avenue

WD65DS

Grove Road

WD69ZT

Elstree Way

WD64AA

Aycliffe Road

WD65DR

Winstre Road

WD65QQ

Brampton Terrace

WD61AQ

Holmesley Road

WD64EF

Leeming Road

WD64HN

Buckton Road

WD64HS

Aycliffe Road

WD64BE

Berwick Road

WD64DD

Belford Road

WD64HP

Aycliffe Road

WD64JD

Greenside

WD69SU

Elstree Way

WD64BJ

Torworth Road

WD61TP

Shenley Road

WD64BN

Morpeth Avenue

WD65EB

Birch Walk

WD64BG

Berwick Road

WD64DT

Barnsdale Close

WD64JE

Greenside

WD65EZ

Fairburn Close

WD64HA

Aycliffe Road

WD64HW

Aycliffe Road

WD69SA

Elstree Way

WD64AZ

Berwick Road

WD65AA

Palmers Road

WD65AX

Thirsk Road

WD65BY

Pursley Gardens

WD65JH

Crown Road

WD64DY

Aycliffe Road

WD65LF

Cowley Hill

WD65QB

The Campions

WD69SH

Elstree Way

WD65BU

Stilton Path

WD65DP

Winstre Road

WD65HL

Brook Road

WD65LU

Stanborough Close

WD65JU

Hartforde Road

WD65QD

The Campions

WD65LQ

Cowley Hill

WD61TH

Shenley Road

WD64EB

Leeming Road

WD65JZ

Woolmer Close

WD65LD

Redwood Rise

WD64ET

Wentbridge Path

WD65BN

Stapleton Road

WD65EX

Ranskill Road

WD64BH

Berwick Road

WD65HW

Grove Road

WD65JN

Digswell Close

WD65BA

Thirsk Road

WD65LA

Campions Close

WD65EU

Ranskill Road

WD65HU

Hartforde Road

WD65LL

Gateshead Road

WD69SG

Elstree Way

WD69SL

Elstree Way

WD61TW

Shenley Road

WD65DN

Clifton Way

WD61TN

Shenley Road

WD64DZ

Aycliffe Road

WD65AG

Delamere Road

WD65HY

Hartforde Road

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

Data Sources

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