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Borehamwood Cowley Hill

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About

Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward is located in the Hertsmere district of Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semi-detached properties, and some apartment buildings. It is situated near the A1 road, providing good transport links to nearby towns and London.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. The ward is part of the larger Borehamwood town, which offers additional facilities such as leisure centres and a cinema. Cowley Hill itself is a quiet, well-established neighbourhood with a suburban feel. The area has seen some development in recent years, balancing growth with its existing character.

Area overview

On average Borehamwood Cowley Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 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 of residents in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £48,000 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).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

118

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

42.6%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Borehamwood Cowley Hill Population

9,506

Population density

4,665.8 per km²

Demographics

British

5,858

61.63%

Other White

1,284

13.51%

African

570

Indian

401

4.22%

Other

292

3.07%

Total population: 9,505

Housing

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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Borehamwood Cowley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £1,045,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£635,000	£599,000	£615,000	£655,000	£671,000
Flats	16	£292,500	£241,750	£275,875	£327,500	£388,750
Semi-Detached	24	£515,250	£291,588	£440,250	£600,000	£856,000
Terraced	24	£483,500	£400,000	£438,250	£558,125	£666,075

10 years price trend in Borehamwood Cowley Hill

All postcodes in Borehamwood Cowley Hill

WD61JQ

Hertshill Gardens

WD64AE

Allerton Road

WD64AU

Aycliffe Road

WD65AU

Aycliffe Road

WD65ER

Warenford Way

WD65JR

Hartforde Road

WD65JS

Hartforde Road

WD65QG

The Campions

WD61TR

Thrift Farm Lane

WD64AP

Stretton Way

WD64HX

Aycliffe Road

WD65BJ

Borehamwood Cowley Hill

WD65ED

Hornbeam Close

WD65HT

Grove Road

WD65HX

Hartforde Road

WD65JB

Caishowe Road

WD65JL

Crown Road

WD65LS

Stanborough Avenue

WD65QE

Allerton Road

WD65QF

The Campions

WD61AZ

Nicholas Hawksmoor Drive

WD61GH

Ark Avenue

WD61SE

Lowen Close

WD64EX

Aycliffe Road

WD65AY

Thirsk Road

WD65HE

Brook Road

WD65HG

Brook Road

WD65LP

Stanborough Avenue

WD65DL

Blyth Close

WD65BL

Thirsk Road

WD65HB

Brook Road

WD65JE

Crown Road

WD65QP

Abbots Place

WD69SR

Elstree Way

WD61FZ

Todd Close

WD64DU

Baldock Way

WD64EG

Aycliffe Road

WD65FR

Crown Road

WD65HR

Grove Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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