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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

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

WD61WN

Borehamwood Cowley Hill

Data Sources

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